05/09/2008
Moldova Kicks Off Pride Festivities with Symbolic Gay Marriage
The small Republic of Moldova, sandwiched between Romania and the Ukraine in eastern Europe, kicked off its Pride festivities yesterday, a feat unto itself as such observances have in previous years been banned. The weekend's not over yet, however, and organizers hope to stage a parade. Here's what happened last year after officials banned the parade from taking place in the capital of Chisinau.
This year, according to gay groups there, it looks like the parade is a go. They write: "The public manifestation will be held under the slogan “All different – all equal” and it coincides with the celebration of the 10th anniversary of GenderDoc-M work in Moldova. The manifestation will take place on Sunday, 11 May from 11 till 12 a.m. the route of the manifestation is planned to start at the National Library and head to the Central Square of the City. We do hope that this year LGBT community will be able to benefit from the new law and nobody will ban it as previous years."
Yesterday's symbolic wedding ceremony included two brides wearing masks, and a fire breather. That's hot!
Moldova became independent from the former Soviet Union in 1991.
First time in Moldovan history LGBT community will have legal public manifestation [gay.md]
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A Moldavian wedding. Just like on Dynasty!
Posted by: 24play | May 9, 2008 10:17:20 AM
"...public manifestations..."
Yep. That's a more proper description for what happens in Manhattan every last Sunday every June. Used to be exciting, though.
Posted by: Derrick from Philly | May 9, 2008 10:23:23 AM
Oooh! Ooooh! I want Stanley Kubrich to do costumes for MY gay wedding too! *jealous*
Posted by: Flopass | May 9, 2008 10:54:22 AM
24Play - Amazing - that's the first thing that flew into my mind.
Posted by: Bryan | May 9, 2008 10:58:22 AM
I swear I need geography lessons!! Yay for Moldovites/vians!!
Posted by: Shabaka | May 9, 2008 2:00:16 PM