Nepal Hosts First Pride Parade Since Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

Hundreds join Kathmandu's Gai Jatra festival to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and honor tradition.

Participants included LGBTQ+ community members, government officials, and diplomats.
The parade marks a significant milestone following the 2023 Supreme Court ruling.
Gai Jatra festival, traditionally for mourning, now also celebrates sexual minorities.
Activists have long fought for legal recognition and equality for same-sex couples.
Nepal's 2015 constitution and earlier court decisions have progressively supported LGBTQ+ rights.