Gay Parade
For the second time this week I have seen Av. Paulista closed to traffic in order to celebrate and observe a special event.
The annual gay parade is in some ways similar to Zurich's Love Parade (which I attended in 2004) only the Brazilian one is much better. Why is this? Is it simply true that Brazilians really are the friendliest and most happy people to party with in the world?
During the few hours I was given around 15 condoms (thanks), one young man tried to kiss me, another, older man, also offered (thanks), but all-in-all a good afternoon of fun, music and the craziest costumes. There were old, young, women, men (and a few of mixed: (wo)men which made me laugh out loud at times and gasp in shock at others (thanks).
Homosexually is rather tolerated in Brazil, as is cultural-diversity. Of course the parade has the people who want to show off (and why not), but the many are young people who want a big (7KM long) street party. It was also attended by families, it was not rare to bump in to Mrs. Mummy, Mr. Daddy with their child hand in hand. This is cool (a good way to show children that such things are open within their family) but I found some scenes a little too explicit, but still, its probably no worse than what is at the movies.
This was the same week that two men in the UK were sentanced for murdering a gay barman.
Many men in tight shorts (as you'd expect) and women wearing little (as you'd want), men topless, lots of kissing (it is Brazil), lots of booze, loud music and even louder costumes. Yet, all around peace and respect for each other, no matter what their views. That is very special.
(Photos are from last years event, but are very similar to the sights this year).
The annual gay parade is in some ways similar to Zurich's Love Parade (which I attended in 2004) only the Brazilian one is much better. Why is this? Is it simply true that Brazilians really are the friendliest and most happy people to party with in the world?
During the few hours I was given around 15 condoms (thanks), one young man tried to kiss me, another, older man, also offered (thanks), but all-in-all a good afternoon of fun, music and the craziest costumes. There were old, young, women, men (and a few of mixed: (wo)men which made me laugh out loud at times and gasp in shock at others (thanks).
Homosexually is rather tolerated in Brazil, as is cultural-diversity. Of course the parade has the people who want to show off (and why not), but the many are young people who want a big (7KM long) street party. It was also attended by families, it was not rare to bump in to Mrs. Mummy, Mr. Daddy with their child hand in hand. This is cool (a good way to show children that such things are open within their family) but I found some scenes a little too explicit, but still, its probably no worse than what is at the movies.
This was the same week that two men in the UK were sentanced for murdering a gay barman.
Many men in tight shorts (as you'd expect) and women wearing little (as you'd want), men topless, lots of kissing (it is Brazil), lots of booze, loud music and even louder costumes. Yet, all around peace and respect for each other, no matter what their views. That is very special.
(Photos are from last years event, but are very similar to the sights this year).
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