VietNamNet Bridge – On Sunday morning, October 27, hundreds of people took part in the "I Do" Festival in front of Hanoi’s Thong Nhat Park to support marriage equality.

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The “I Do” online campaign and “I Do” Festival were the major success of the LGBT (lesbian, gays, bisexual and transgender) community to call for a society of equality and respect the diversity of life. The festival was organized by 6+, ISEE and ICS.

 

 

 

 

 

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This festival was the statement of the backers of equal marriage for everyone, regardless of gender.

 

 

 

 

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Young people in the LGBT community and a lot of straight people of all ages, different professions participated in the event.

 

 

 

 

 

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Mrs. Dam Bich Loc, 68 years old, Hanoi said she fully supported gay marriage "because they also love and need to be protected by the law like others."

 

 

 

 

 

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A woman took her baby to the festival.

 

 

 

 

 

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A gay couple shared: "I wish the education and people to understand that gay is not a disease." The couple is lucky because their relationship is supported by their families.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This gay couple has been together for two years. However, they have not got the support from their families.

 

 

 

 

 

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The highlight of the festival was the wedding ceremony of two gay and lesbian couples.

 

 

 

 

 

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The lesbian couple.

 

 

 

 

 

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The festival ended with a dance.

 

 

 

 

 

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A foreigner in the festival.

VNE