The Rainbow Flag crowns Randwick Town Hall

Published Date
02/03/2015
News Topic
Heritage, Art & Culture
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Randwick City Council has today raised the Rainbow Flag proudly above its 155 year old Town Hall for the first time, sharing in the celebration of the Gay and Lesbian community.

Sydney will this week celebrate its diverse community with the annual Mardi Gras party and Randwick Mayor Ted Seng is officially flying the flag of support on behalf of Randwick.

"As Mayor of Randwick, it gives me great pleasure to officially raise the Rainbow Flag for the very first time above our Town Hall," Mayor Seng said.

"The Rainbow flag is an important symbol of pride and endurance for our gay and lesbian community and I am honoured that this Council sought the opportunity to show its 'sense of community' with an official ceremony. 

"I hope to see this become an annual tradition that this Council and I am sure many other Councils and organisations will be inspired to do the same," Mayor Seng said. 

Rainbow Flag - News imageSydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras CEO Michael Rolik praised the Council's approach and support.

"The rainbow flag is an important symbol of pride, endurance and community for LGBTQI people right around the world. It is also a symbol of acceptance and equality," he said.

"We commend Randwick Council in their celebration of acceptance through the raising of the Rainbow Flag at a very important time for the LGBTQI community."

The ceremony was held at 9am this morning. The flags will remain flying until after Mardi Gras this weekend.

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