Foggia gay pride

A long, colourful wave of people have crossed Foggia yesterday.

The rally starts at 5.30 pm.

At that time the sun hammers in the head.

Therefore, I arrive in Foggia at 7.

The day is still bright.

The city centre is plenty of people who look forward to view the colourful wave of Lesbians, Gay, Bisex and Trans (LGBT).

The Gay Pride took place the first time in 1969, in New York City.

At that time, the police raids against the LGBT movement were habitual in the States.

However, the 28^th of June 1969, the LGBT undertook a series of violent, spontaneous demonstrations which went down in history as the Stonewall riots.

Since then, LGBT movement has stood up for their rights.

Without any doubt, a lot has been achieved from that moment on.

Let’s just remind the Irish referendum on the same-sex marriage held on the 22^nd of May.

Nevertheless, it’s still not enough.

A lot still needs to be done, especially in countries like Italy, which political agenda is influenced by the Vatican on subjects such as civil rights.

Yesterday, I recognised among the demonstrators Michele Emiliano, president of the Apulian region, and Antonio De Caro, Mayor of Bari.

Leonardo Palmisano from SEL (a left-wing political party) points out: “I dedicate this gay pride to the immigrants, who collect tomatoes around Foggia for just a bunch of euros. We must bear in mind that rights are interlaced”. 

Silvia di Liddo and Caterina Mattia, members of Movimento studentesco Link affirm: “we point the finger against the national media, TV in primis, who are responsible for distorting the truth”. 

Giulia Mucelli from GAL Meridaunia states that Monti Dauni are gay friendly, therefore, anyone who wants travel around this amazing part of Apulia is very welcome.

Among the participants, I wish to mention a Dutch guy, who has got married with a guy from Manfredonia (my hometown!) met in Bologna.

He looks quite happy to be here and share his love story with others.

Peace&Love


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