The Pink Times
Aa
  • Home
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Europe
    • India
    • Middle East
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
  • Rights
    • Activism
    • Law
    • Politics
    • Education
    • Media
    • Health
  • Health
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books
    • Entertainment
    • Drag
    • Fashion
    • History
    • Love
    • People
    • Photography
    • Religion
  • Drag
  • Life
  • Money
  • Tech
  • Sports
  • People
Reading: Thousands take part in Seoul LGBT festival, protesters rally
Share
Aa
The Pink Times
Search
  • Home
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Europe
    • India
    • Middle East
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
  • Rights
    • Activism
    • Law
    • Politics
    • Education
    • Media
    • Health
  • Health
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books
    • Entertainment
    • Drag
    • Fashion
    • History
    • Love
    • People
    • Photography
    • Religion
  • Drag
  • Life
  • Money
  • Tech
  • Sports
  • People
Follow US
The Pink Times > World News > Asia Pacific > Thousands take part in Seoul LGBT festival, protesters rally
Asia Pacific

Thousands take part in Seoul LGBT festival, protesters rally

The Pink Times
The Pink Times July 19, 2022
Updated 2022/07/18 at 7:16 PM
Share

SEOUL (Reuters) – Thousands of South Koreans took part in an LGBT festival in downtown Seoul on Saturday, as Christian and conservative groups held a rally in protest across the road.

Dubbed Seoul Queer Culture Festival, about 13,000 people were estimated to have participated as of about 3pm local time, Yonhap reported.

- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Participants, some wearing rainbow masks and toting rainbow flags, looked around some 72 booths opened by human rights groups, university LGBT clubs, embassies, religious and progressive organisations, taking part in face painting or social media events.

“I’m glad we can have an offline festival after a long time. LGBT people are not hateful people who appear one day out of the year but people who live their daily lives just the same,” said Hurricane Kimchi, a drag queen who attended the festival.

“The Queer Festival has gotten bigger, and many LGBT people show up without hiding, because the perception in our society is getting better.”

The U.S. ambassador to South Korea, Philip Goldberg, attended the festival to show his support.

“To express the strong commitment of the United States to ending discrimination wherever it occurs and ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and humanity, we simply cannot leave any of you behind,” Goldberg told the crowd.

“We’re going to fight with you for equality and human rights.”

Across the road from the festival, taking place in Seoul Plaza in front of City Hall, the protest rally had at least 15,000 participants, according to the Yonhap news agency.

“We are protesting and holding a national convention for the healthy sexual ethics of our children, and we are rallying together to call for the proper operation of Seoul Plaza, which is run with citizens’ taxes,” said Lee Yong-hee, a university professor and participant in the protest rally.

Police were at the site to guard against possible clashes.

TAGGED: Queer Festival, Seoul, South Korea

Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts and more!
Please wait...

Thank you for sign up!

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
The Pink Times July 19, 2022
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Tumblr Reddit VKontakte Telegram Email
Share
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1433186274085588996/Xt2ihQJl_normal.jpg
@thepinktimes
0 Following
81 Followers
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1433186274085588996/Xt2ihQJl_normal.jpg Mar 23, 2023
Kate McKinnon makes history again with leading role in sci-fi film #LGBTQrepresentation #IntheBlinkofanEye… https://t.co/ACrLvJLdmO
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1433186274085588996/Xt2ihQJl_normal.jpg Mar 23, 2023
Step into a world of queer beauty and ancient Greece with photographer Helias Doulis. #QueerGrecoRomance… https://t.co/9kXm7OBXq1
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1433186274085588996/Xt2ihQJl_normal.jpg Mar 23, 2023
Step inside Elska Magazine's latest issue and discover the hot men of Bern's LGBTQ community. Get ready for intimat… https://t.co/1Y3BS6TkUZ
Out actress Kate McKinnon lands leading role in new sci-fi film
Movies
Stunning Queer Tribute to Ancient Greece’s Male Beauty: A Photographer’s Bold Take
Art Photography
Get up Close and Personal with Bern, Switzerland’s Hot LGBTQ Men in Elska Magazine’s Intimate Portrayal
Photography
Jojo Siwa Reveals Shocking Encounter With Former Employer Over Coming Out as Gay
People
VP Kamala Harris Congratulates Trans TikTok Star Dylan Mulvaney – Bigots React
People
Ad image
Join us!

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Please wait...

Thank you for sign up!

Most Viewed Posts

  • Hot Photos from Paul’s Book “Larrikin Prince” Unleashed
  • Hot and Sexy: A Visual Exploration of Masculine Bravado and Regal Splendor
  • A Shift in Perspective: The Art of Male Nude Photography
  • A Journey Through Male Body Diversity with InkedKenny and BEEFYBOY
  • The Ginger Sensation of RuPaul’s Drag Race: A Tribute to Bryce Eilenberg

Useful links

About us
Advertise
Contact
Newsletter

The Pink Times
Follow US

All rights reserved

Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss the latest news, podcasts and more!

Please wait...

Thank you for sign up!

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?