It’s approaching the second anniversary of the last aborted gay pride march in Chiang Mai, called off in the face of demonstrations and threats of violence by the red shirts from the Rak Chiang Mai 51 group.
Apparently, there are still issues trying to organise a replacement event so instead there will be a Peace walk on February 20th to encourage peace and recognise oppression of minority groups in all it’s forms. It will also highlight violence against Lesbian, Gay, bisexual and Transgender people.
The walk will depart from the 3 Kings Monument at 3:00 p.m. and process to Kad Suan Kaew where a small rally will be held.
For more details call 081-5954994
UPDATE – 18 February
The website Shanland.org has an update on the tentative agenda. However, this states the parade will start from Bhudda Satan so we recommend calling to check before going. Either way, the rally at the end of the parade starts around 17:30 at Kad Suan Kaew.
You can find the full agenda here
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