May 17, 2010
HAVANA: Hundreds of gay and lesbian activists, some in drag and others
sporting multicolored flags representing sexual diversity, marched and
danced through the streets of Havana on Saturday, along with the
daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro as part of a celebration aimed
at eliminating homophobia around the world.
Some of the marchers played drums and others walked on stilts as they
made their way down a wide avenue in the capital's hip Vedado
neighbourhood, where they have held a series of debates and workshops
ahead of the May 17 celebration of the International Day Against
Homophobia. Participants say this marks the day in 1990 when the WHO
stopped listing homosexuality as a mental illness.
"We have made progress, but we need to make more progress," said Mariela
Castro, a campaigner for gay rights on the island and the leader of
Cuba's National Sexual Education Centre.
The week of celebrations ends today. - Sapa-AP
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