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Under this motto, the Regenbogenfonds e.V. is organizing Europe’s largest lesbian and gay city festival for the 31st time in the traditional gay neighborhood around Nollendorfplatz in Berlin-Schöneberg.
Every afternoon from a.m., the five festival worlds are presented across 20, m² along Motz-, Eisenacher-, Fugger-, and Kalckreuthstraße: »The Film World – Queer Cinema in the Spotlight«, »The Politics World – Queer Voices in Democracy«, »The Positives – Health & Wellness World«, »The Sports World – Diversity in Motion«, and »The Fetish World – Identify the Diversity of the Senses«, along with a expansive range of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans-identifying projects, clubs, and organizations.
Every year, the LGBT* scene shows how to include fun together at this gigantic open-air event around Nollendorfplatz. With well over , visitors from around the world, it is by far the largest event of its kind.
Snacks, drinks, and tune on six stages: »KISS FM« B with the beat of Berlin, »SUNSHINE LIVE« D – electronic music radio, the »FLINTA* Stage« C, »Queer Media« E with a mix fro
Christopher Street Day: Pride Transcends Cultural Barriers
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The festival allows for the creation of a cultural dialogue, which transcends political, ethnic and religious boundaries
July 05th,Berlin Pride, called Christopher Street Evening (CSD) in German consists of two parts. The afternoon begins with a march (CSD Demo) and ends with a grand concluding rally (CSD Finale). Both events will take place on Saturday, July 23rd, All are welcome to attend.
The first Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Berlin was celebrated on June 20th, Since then, the gay community has extended its political agenda by broadening the definition of diversity and pushing for equal rights.
The celebration draws more than , visitors each year. The festival features an entertainment program with live noun, information booths, market stalls and a wide range of culinary treats. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender groups will curate performances and exhibitions.
The event also provides comprehensive information about the LGBTQ community and LGBTQ culture in the world of sports, film, and politics. Al
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Upcoming Events in Berlin
&#; 25 July
PiepShow Party: monthly Techno party for queers and friends. This Friday with DJ Chris Bekker, Tim Hagemann and Juan Del Chambo, among others.
Dresscode: sporty, kinky, creative, not casual nor street clothes.
From @ KitKatClub (Köpenicker Straße 76/Brückenstraße)
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About Berlin and its gay life
Berlin's origins go back more than years. In Berlin became the capital of the kingdom of Prussia and in of the German Empire. Although Prussia was ruled by a gay king from till (Fredrick II), Berlin's gay career started only hundred years later. In the s (the ›Golden Twenties‹) Berlin was seen as the city with the most lively and advanced gay subculture in Europe. That, of course, ended after when Hitler and the Nazis were given power in Germany. (A memorial for gays persecuted by the Nazi regime was opened in Berlin in , long overdue after more than 60 years.
After the end of World War II in and with the start of the cold war, Berlin had been divided into West Berlin (co