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PRIDE WEEK (TEL AVIV, ISRAEL)

6/28/2017

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Sun is out, though hot and humid, Tel Avivians paraded with pride. Same-sex relationship is still taboo in some parts of the world but yes, Pride Week is celebrated here in Israel. As a matter of fact, it is the biggest Pride Celebration in Asia and the Middle East. A week long celebration of love without judgment. Pride Week is born to celebrate the right of every human being, that they should exist without persecution, regardless of gender. 

The parade is fun and shouting with colors. Tel Avivians are out partying and drinking, soaking the sun, respecting each other, and most of all supporting the LGBTQ community. We haven't been to any Pride Week celebration but having to experience it first-hand, especially here in Tel Aviv, was such a pleasant experience. Luckily for us, the parade started just very near our house, and it ended at a big concert/party at the beach. Thousands of people participated this bright and joyful week of fun! 
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​Tel Aviv prides itself to be one of the most gay-friendly cities in the world. Restaurants, cafes, and malls show their support by hanging rainbow flags everywhere in the city.  We are glad to be living in a city that accepts and welcomes whoever you are. Love, the one theme that is prevalent during this week. May love lead us to respect each other. May love lead us to a world of acceptance. May love unites us all. 

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5 Comments
Jenn and Ed Coleman link
7/1/2017 06:29:34 pm

I love the thought of pride week in the Holy Land. I have heard how progressive, moderate, young, and fun Tel Aviv is and this story is clear evidence of all of those points. Thank you for sharing a great first person experience.

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Priya Vin link
7/2/2017 11:26:00 pm

Never been to Tel Aviv and love how progressive it is. The pride week in the Holy Land is colorful and so awesome that they are supportive of the LGBTQ community.

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Elaine J Masters link
7/3/2017 12:33:29 am

How lucky you are to live close to the parade route. I definitely would attend and I'm ashamed that the US has become so unsupportive of the LGBT community. We'll get through this reactionary time.

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knycx.journeying link
7/3/2017 07:15:25 am

I didn't keep track but seems there are a lot of prides across the wirld these days. However, I think it has a special meaning doing it in Isarel. Great picture and thabks for sharing! @ knycx.journeying

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Alex Datsev link
7/3/2017 10:42:44 am

Being able to witness (and take part in) such events is a great way to learn about the local culture and way of life. Knowing how traditional the Holy Land is, it is amazing that it is so progressive at the same time!

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