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LGBT Pride Parade held today in Istanbul

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by peaceofmind, Jun 29, 2014.

  1. peaceofmind

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    I was there, it was incredible. :icon_wink

    There were many people supporting LGBT people, holding flags on the balconies, supporting from the shops etc. , Istanbul was like full of rainbow during that time.

    I took some photos :slight_smile: Some of the things banners say are "Woman to woman", "bisexuals exist", "homosexuals exist", "we are here, get used to it"..

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    I actually have respect for this pride march
     
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    Those folks have guts.
     
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    That's awesome!!
     
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    fine crowd on hand, brave as all heck in a country that is less than LGBT friendly.
     
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    haha, big respect for those that came out and created the event. it's good to see that for a change
     
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    That's good ! The Muslim community needs to open their eyes and see being gay or trans is not a sin. We need to change the ignorant mind of my brothers and my sisters . I'm dating a muslim trans man :slight_smile:
     
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    That's great :grin:
     
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    Ah I'm so happy for them! Hopefully I can attend the Pride of my other home country one day. :slight_smile:
     
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    Actually, it's not something new for the country. It's started in 2003 as the first predominantly Muslim country for LGBT pride parade to be held in. People say that each year, there are even more and more people joining the pride parade.
     
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    May there be many more in the years to come!