20 Pictures From Bengaluru LGBT Pride Parade That Show Why India Can Never Lose Its Colour

Pride parades are marches celebrating the culture and pride of the ‘LGBTQIA’ (Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual) community. Over the years, such events have become a common affair in various Indian cities as well. The ‘Namma Pride 2016‘ was a similar event organised in Bengaluru on 20th November, the ‘International Day of Transgender Remembrance’.

The rainbow flag was flying high on the streets of Bengaluru as thousands of people marched from Tulasi Thota near City Railway Station to Town Hall in solidarity with the LGBTQIA community. This year the walk was organised to emphasise on the increasing ‘Transphobia’. Look at some of the most beautiful pictures from the event.

1. The turnout proves that the parade was a success

 

2. It is time that the Indian judiciary changes with time

 

3. This picture is proof that even the older generation is accepting their sons and daughters regardless of their sexual orientation

 

4. Happy times at the parade

 

5. People are proud of their sexual orientations. Why shouldn’t they be?

 

6. People are wearing their sexual identities as a medal 

 

7. Holding the rainbow flag with pride

 

8. People participated in the parade on their bikes too

 

9. This couple adorned similar outfits 

 

10. This one was all smiles for the camera

 

11. The parade saw a lot of posters supporting the cause

 

12. The parade received support from every section of the society

 

13. Smiles all around

 

14. Nothing about your sexual preferences make you any less human

 

15. It takes a lot of courage to come out in a country like ours and these people deserve respect 

 

16. These people will surely be an inspiration to many others

 

17. The idea of the parade was to remove ‘Transphobia’ from the society

 

18. Everyone loves to pose for the camera

 

19. The idea of inculsion will only bring our society closer together

 

20. It is about time this bill get passed now

It is great to see people coming out and supporting causes like these. Only when we accept the choices of our fellow citizens can we call ourselves a progressive society.

News Source: Bangalore Mirror