PRIDE WEEK (TEL AVIV, ISRAEL)

"Labels are for filing. Labels are for clothing. Labels are not for people."
- Martina Navratilova

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! 

​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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