Season 3 Episode 8 | Queer and Seen

Queernundrum Podcast

Pride celebrations are annual events held in numerous cities around the world to commemorate and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. These vibrant and inclusive festivals serve as a platform to promote equality, visibility, and acceptance, while also honoring the history and struggles of the LGBTQ+ movement. Pride events vary in scale, duration, and activities, but they all share a common goal of fostering a sense of belonging and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.

In Today's episode, we talk about Disney+'s Pride From Above and Pride | To Be Seen. These documentaries cover Pride from around the world and being queer and seen. We learned about cities like Tokyo, Taipei, Seoul, and Bangkok holding Pride events that advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, visibility, and acceptance within their respective societies. These events often face unique challenges due to cultural and legal contexts, but they serve as important platforms for progress and fostering LGBTQ+ visibility.

In Africa, Pride celebrations have emerged in various cities, promoting LGBTQ+ visibility and advocating for rights amidst challenging social and legal landscapes. Johannesburg in South Africa, Accra in Ghana, and Nairobi in Kenya are among the cities hosting Pride events that celebrate queer identities, culture, and activism.

Australia and New Zealand also have a robust Pride tradition. Sydney's Mardi Gras is renowned worldwide, featuring a spectacular parade, parties, and cultural events that bring together LGBTQ+ communities and allies. Auckland, Wellington, and Melbourne are among the other cities in the region that celebrate Pride with diverse and inclusive festivities.

Intro music by Jahzzar “Please Listen Carefully” "Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA" and Outro music by Scott Holmes “Acoustic Indie Folk” @ [e-mail].

Editor: H. Greystone via FinalCut Pro

Writer: G. Thoren