Yangon: Hundreds of people cheered on Sunday as rainbow-coloured boats carrying LGBT revellers sailed in the waters of Myanmar’s Yangon city in a sign of growing acceptance for the community in a socially conservative country where gay sex remains illegal.
It was the country’s first pride boat parade, a part of Myanmar’s annual LGBT festival, Yangon Pride, organised by non-profit &PROUD to celebrate the fight for acceptance and against the stigma the community faces, reports Efe news.
The first part of the fifth edition of the festival concluded on Sunday and the second will be held over the next weekend.
Around 300 people enjoyed the three cruises on Saturday, about two hours of journey each way along the Yangon River.
This year’s festival also featured an exciting line up of award-winning films, live performances, talks and activities to promote greater understanding of the rights and identities of the LGBTQ community. (IANS)
