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Mock Crucifixion, Palestine Flags at Sydney Mardi Gras Sparks Criticism

This year’s display has attracted concerns from political candidates.
Mock Crucifixion, Palestine Flags at Sydney Mardi Gras Sparks Criticism
A male and female icons in Sydney, Australia, on Oct. 28, 2024. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
3/3/2025|Updated: 3/3/2025
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A mock crucifixion conducted by an Indigenous person, and the inclusion of Palestine flags, at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has raised eyebrows with political candidates.

Images from the Mardi Gras festivities show a person dressed as Jesus Christ standing against a tree, while another Indigenous person holds a spear pointed at his chest.

Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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