Landless workers’ movement celebrates LGBTQIAPN+ artists in Brazil
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The Landless Workers’ Movement (MST) held its first Festival da Diversidade in Caruaru, Brazil, on Saturday, September 18th, showcasing the work of LGBTQIAPN+ artists.
The MST’s LGBTQIAPN+ collective organised the event, setting up a stage in a central nightlife area of the city. The festival featured 14 performances including drag shows, musical acts, and DJ sets by artists like Rubbie, Stella Diamonds, and Kylipe.
Organisers intended the event to both support local artists who often lack visibility and to resist conservative forces that threaten the LGBTQIAPN+ community. Rafaela Barcelo, a cultural coordinator for MST-PE, explained that the festival served as encouragement for the city’s diverse artistic culture and a political statement against policies that marginalise LGBTQIAPN+ people. Organisers deliberately chose a location with both a strong LGBTQIAPN+ presence and a conservative population, aiming to reclaim space for the community.
Gabriella Ambrósio, a communications coordinator, connected the event to the history of Caruaru’s nightlife, specifically a former street known as “Rua da Má Fama” which was a hub for dissident bodies but later lost to conservative pressures. The festival sought to recreate the spirit of that street, offering a free and celebratory space for LGBTQIAPN+ expression.
