{"id":87884,"date":"2023-12-01T14:58:13","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T03:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=87884"},"modified":"2023-12-01T15:20:43","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T04:20:43","slug":"rainbow-crossing-celebrates-regions-diversity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/rainbow-crossing-celebrates-regions-diversity\/","title":{"rendered":"Rainbow crossing celebrates region&#8217;s diversity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A PERMAMENT rainbow pedestrian crossing has been unveiled today (December 1) in Geelong as a symbol of pride of the region&#8217;s diversity.<\/p>\n<p>The rainbow crossing is located on Yarra Street, under the Westfield foyer and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community.<\/p>\n<p>The rainbow design chosen for the crossing is based on Valentino Vecchietti\u2019s pride flag design and is the most current and inclusive flag to date.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside the rainbow colours, the flag has the intersex and transgender flag integrated into it, as well as brown and black lines to represent all people of colour.<\/p>\n<p>The need for a rainbow crossing in Geelong has been expressed by the community consistently over the last four years.<\/p>\n<p>Planning was initiated at the launch of Geelong Rainbow Festival 2020, however stalled until 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87887\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87887\" style=\"width: 599px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-87887 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/12\/Rainbow-Crossing-1-scaled.jpg?_t=1701403041\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/12\/Rainbow-Crossing-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/12\/Rainbow-Crossing-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/12\/Rainbow-Crossing-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/12\/Rainbow-Crossing-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/12\/Rainbow-Crossing-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/12\/Rainbow-Crossing-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/12\/Rainbow-Crossing-1-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87887\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cr Elise Wilkinson, Cr Jim Mason, Cr Melissa Cadwell, Cr Peter Murrihy and Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>City of Greater Geelong Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken said the installation signified the the City of Greater Geelong\u2019s commitment to the region\u2019s diverse rainbow community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe rainbow crossing forms a vibrant and colourful representation of the City\u2019s support for the local rainbow community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe installation of a permanent rainbow crossing is a part of the broader City strategy to be an inclusive local government.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_87892\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87892\" style=\"width: 626px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-87892 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/12\/Rainbow-Crossing-4-scaled.jpg?_t=1701404395\" alt=\"\" width=\"626\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/12\/Rainbow-Crossing-4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/12\/Rainbow-Crossing-4-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/12\/Rainbow-Crossing-4-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/12\/Rainbow-Crossing-4-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/12\/Rainbow-Crossing-4-1536x982.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/12\/Rainbow-Crossing-4-2048x1309.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken addresses the gathering at the unveiling of the Rainbow Crossing in Yarra Street.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee member, Jen Walsh said the region\u2019s LGBTQIA+ community was grateful for the City\u2019s investment in the rainbow crossing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is a powerful symbol of hope for all LGBTIQA+ people and their loved ones across the region,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe colours represented by the progress flag indicate all City of Greater Geelong residents have the right to live as our authentic selves, and our LGBTIQA+ identities deserve to be celebrated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt a time when a lot of LGBTIQA+ people are doing it tough, this rainbow crossing is a strong sign of solidarity and strength.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A PERMAMENT rainbow pedestrian crossing has been unveiled today (December 1) in Geelong as a symbol of pride of the region&#8217;s diversity. 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