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Prostesting the Anti Gay Laws in Russia
Several of us, representing Pink Noord, were also at the protest against Putin, our beach banner with rainbow sock stuck far out above the crowd. Below, in words and pictures, what happened on Monday April 8. The visit of President … Continue reading
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Canal Parade – Gay Pride 2012
Okay, we didn’t let the rain get us down, in between the showers it was quit sunny and warm. Below are 139 photos by myself and the last 22 come from other photographers I found on a news site. On … Continue reading
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A Dogable PAWfect Day #61 – Showing True Colors
These photos come from the internet, I haven’t seen anything like this here ever in Amsterdam. Look who’s getting pretty! My best friend clashed with my colors, but we’re still friends. This could be Julius, but he hates to be wrapped … Continue reading
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Street Party Time – Gay Pride
Last evening / night I spend time with friends on two different street parties. First I had to drop off some posters and flyers at COC, Yes, that’s cock without a ‘k’. COC has been advocating the rights of lesbian … Continue reading
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Open minded? Kom naar de Pink Noord BBQ!
Aanmelden via bbq@pinknoord.nl de kosten zijn slechts € 10 per persoon bij vooruitbetaling. Graag aanmelden vóór 26 augustus aanstaande. Wij houden rekening met vegetariers. Drankjes zijn niet inbegrepen in de prijs maar zijn tegen een schappelijke prijsje aan de bar verkrijgbaar. Wij gaan … Continue reading
It Gets Better…
What is Spirit Day? The idea behind Spirit Day, first created by teenager Brittany McMillan earlier this month, is a simple one, not dissimilar to the idea of “Spirit Week” held in many US high schools, and can be summed … Continue reading
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The Day After…
Days of Hearts 2010. I started my usual routine on Saturday the other way around yesterday. First coffee at Noordermarkt, where my name sake brought out my cuppa without me asking for it. Drinking it while enjoying the sun and the … Continue reading
Posted in Amsterdam, Art, Daily life, Equality, Family, Festive, Friends, Fun, Gay, GLBT, History, Human Rights, Netherlands, Pride, Traditions
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Classical Music, Opera…
Today the Grachtenfestival starts, around 150 performances will be played on special locations. One of the performances I’m looking out for is on Wednesday, August 18, when Handel’s Water Music will be played from little ships in the water of … Continue reading
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Missed Out… But Still Proud!
On August 1, Gay Pride started here in Amsterdam. The first event was Grey Pride for older Gays and Lesbians, a forgotten group of people. Sometimes I wonder if you’re older [30+], not as trim [6-pack] or have the right haircut, … Continue reading
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Gay Pride Parade
It started with 5 Gay weddings on the boat of the City, performed by Mayor Job Cohen, the first couple see movie are friends of a friend. AT5 is a local broadcaster but this news item could be seen all over Europe. … Continue reading
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