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Gay Filipinos and the 2008 Gay Pride

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The weekend that has just passed was a big event for many gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders as the whole world commemorated the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York City on June 28 1969.

Here in the Philippines, Gay Pride Parties were organized in Malate and Makati (some said that street parties and festivities were not allowed in the city of Manila).

Pride festivities were also held at the University of the Philippines in Diliman on June 27.  That was followed by an LGBT Forum and a cultural night. Photos from the forum from our transgender friend Pau Fontanos here.

We all know that gay men, Filipino gay men to be more specific and nationalistic, are very talented individuals — in whatever field they are and wherever they are.  Proof of that is our local gay pride festivities and the participation of our gay (and lesbian, bisexual, transgender) friends who are far away from the Philippines. We give kudos to these men and women for their courage, passion, and pride in bearing the Filipino gay flag all over the world!

Danton Remoto also has some nice words and a few stories to share about Pink Power here.

In Toronto, Canada, Filipino members of the gay community represented the country in colorful and beautiful ternos.  Check out the photos at Adobo Republic!

In the United States, the Filipino contingent wowed audiences with their exceptional performance during the march in Chicago, Illinois.  It was the first time in the history of Chicago’s Gay Pride Festivities that there was a separate Filipino contingent. The Filipino contingent made their first mark a glamorous one in the 39-year history of Chicago’s Gay Pride by winning the Best Organization Float award! (Read more about it and view photos on Ted Regencia Reports).

Curious as to what the gay Pinoys did during the festivities? Watch this video by Ted Regencia:

More from the United States — at the San Francisco Pride, Filipinos joined the Asia Pacific contingent.  Also, one quite well-known gay Pinoy in the Filipino gay blogosphere appeared as March’s hottie in the Asian Men Redefined 2008 Calendar . He is no other than Pooh, the partner of SF blogger Tiggah who is very famous among Filipino gay bloggers here and abroad.  Why is Tiggah famous? Check out his blog about himself and his partner, about food, and pretty much anything and everything (as in everything you can imagine, wink wink) that’s going on in their lives.

These are just some of the fabulous presence of the Filipino gay community at Pride festivities all over the world. These definitely show us all that the Filipino gay man is truly fantabulous, whenever, wherever!

Mabuhay ang Baklang Pilipino sa buong mundo!

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