Christopher Street Day: Pride Transcends Cultural Barriers
The festival allows for the creation of a cultural dialogue, which transcends political, ethnic and religious boundaries
July 05th, 2016The Lesbian and Gay City Festival in Berlin is Europe's largest street party of its kind. Held annually at Nollendorfplatz, it is the traditional LGBTQ stomping ground in Berlin-Schöneberg.
Berlin Pride, called Christopher Street Day (CSD) in German consists of two parts. The day begins with a march (CSD Demo) and ends with a grand final rally (CSD Finale). Both events will take place on Saturday, July 23rd, 2016. All are welcome to attend.
The first Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Berlin was celebrated on June 20th, 1979. Since then, the gay community has extended its political agenda by broadening the definition of diversity and pushing for equal rights.
The celebration draws more than 400,000 visitors each year. The festival features an entertainment program with live music, information booths, market stalls and a wide range of culinary treats. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender groups will curate performances and exhibitions.
The event also provides comprehensive information about the LGBTQ community and LGBTQ culture in the world of sports, film, and politics. Although the main objective of the event is to promote and display pride, it also aims to educate people on the community. As well, the event aims to break traditional, cultural, political prejudices surrounding the LGBTQ community.
The festival allows for the creation of a cultural dialogue, which transcends political, ethnic and religious boundaries. The idea is to promote the inclusion rather than exclusion of individuals of different ethnic, religious or political backgrounds.
References:
- - https://www.berlin.de/en/events/2094393-2842498-lesbian-and-gay-city-festival.en.html
- - http://csd-berlin.de/event-info-en/
- - https://www.berlin.de/en/events/2096878-2842498-csd-christopher-street-day.en.html
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Cristina Stoica, Berlin Global