Bhopal Just Had Its First Gay Pride Parade And The Pictures Are Painting A Rainbow Of Hope

Don’t mistake me for a cynic but India and Indians (a majority to say the least) suffers from Homophobia and Transphobia. The cultural disposition is such; it doesn’t allow much breathing space for free will and choice, especially when it comes to one’s sexual orientation!

But, we have found a silver lining. A ray that is all for the LGBTQ community in India.

Bhopal just hosted its first Pride Parade on May 17 and the pictures of beaming smiles and gaiety will fill your vision with hope…of a better tomorrow! 

1. A new era ushers…

 

2. Eyes that say it all!

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#bhopal #bhopalpride2017 #prideparade #parade2017 #prideparadebhopal #Rights #bhopal_igers

A post shared by Shweta Moghe (@photographertwin) on May 17, 2017 at 8:24pm PDT

 

3. Well, who doesn’t? 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUOOjj9h1mL/

 

4. Spread that love!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BURtYb3hOcp/

 

5. This is how PRIDE looks like. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUPXhSwBm1q/

 

6. ‘United we stand…’

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where troubles melt like lemon drops . . rainbow children @bhopalpride 2017 #bhopal #prideparade #lgbt #bhopalpride #bhopalpride2017 #india

A post shared by tsu rouge 🐞 (@glorious_luna) on May 19, 2017 at 5:40am PDT

 

7. Mirth in the air!

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#celibration #lgbtpride #bhopalpride2017 #centralindia #1stprideparade #lgbtqia #lgbtpride #tag #buddies #moodrefreshed #loveyouall #instatimes #instamood @iamakashnema @opss_sid_ @sunnyjainanu1993 @arshee.k.92 @miss_fault @i_knew_pama @_k_r_i_p_a @prakash_wankhade

A post shared by अंकित (@ankitsarma_) on May 17, 2017 at 12:14pm PDT

 

8. My absolute favourite! 

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All Smiles and Rainbows 🌈 🏳️‍🌈#bhopalpride2017 #bhopal #bhoptown #bhopal_igers #bhopalPride #lgbtq🌈 #lgbt #pridebhopal #bhopalpride2017

A post shared by Shweta Moghe (@photographertwin) on May 18, 2017 at 9:41am PDT

 

9. The hues, though! 

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Painted the city in rainbow colours. #lgbt #lgbtflag #queer #cityoflakes #bhopal #bhopalpride #rainbow #support #acceptance #vivid #centralindiasfirstprideparade

A post shared by शुभम | Shubham (@shoebum24) on May 19, 2017 at 1:39am PDT

 

10. One in motion! 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUMd0FHDUvx/

 

11. #feels

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i walked the parade with my most favorite man in the world . ❤️ you are mine. #lgbt #lgbtq #bhopalpride #bhopalpride2017

A post shared by tsu rouge 🐞 (@glorious_luna) on May 19, 2017 at 5:32am PDT

 

12. There is something about this picture! 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUM3oBLD9VL/?tagged=bhopalpride

 

13. All about change! 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUM7xtLjVX8/

I don’t know about you but I’m certainly filled with pride. TBH, the city of lakes has never looked this beautiful.

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