Largest Human Pride Flag by Mexican LGBTQ Activists Sets Global Record
For Pride Week, approximately 6,000 LGBTQ+ activists gathered in Mexico City to form the world’s largest human LGBTQ flag, led by the city’s mayor.
Brandishing umbrellas in corresponding colors to the iconic rainbow flag, the colorful human formation spread out across the historic Plaza de la Constitución, capturing global attention and beating previous records.
Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada participated and led the choreography, endorsing the event.
“Mexico City is and will continue to be the city of rights and freedoms. This monumental image we draw with our bodies and colors will be a powerful message to the country and the world. Mexico City is the capital of pride, diversity, peace, and transformation,” said Mayor Brugada.
The Sun of Mexico reported that around 6,000 people took part in the event which went ahead in spite of a rainstorm. Nadya Sorillo was there to capture the inspiring images for El Sol de México, a traditional and pro-government daily that also distributes the Catholic magazine Desde la Fe.
Mexico’s increasing recognition and valuation of LGBTQ+ rights stem from a confluence of factors, reflecting legal, social, and economic shifts.
In contrast to the U.S. lately, LGBTQ rights are advancing in Mexico due to a combination of factors, including a strong LGBTQ rights movement and large and regular LGBTQ marches and Pride parades in cities like Mexico City which have increased public awareness and support for the community.
There have also been favorable legal and political changes, from constitutional protections to Supreme Court rulings and legislative actions implementing anti-discrimination laws. The cultural roots are there, with some indigenous communities, like the Isthmus Zapotecs, have historically recognized and accepted gender diversity, which can provide a foundation for broader acceptance, as well as revolutionary and influential cultural figures such as Frida Kahlo, Nancy Cárdenas, Juan Gabriel, Chavela Vargas, and Christian Chávez.
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