Colorful spectacle in Berlin: Christopher Street Day exudes queer attitude to life in the capital - a live blog for the demonstration train.

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Berlin feiert den Christopher Street Day (CSD), ein Event, das das queere Leben ehrt und die LGBTQ+-Gemeinschaft unterstützt. Am Samstag wird ein Demonstrationszug durch die Hauptstadt stattfinden, um auf die Rechte und Bedürfnisse von lesbischen, schwulen, bisexuellen, transsexuellen und queer Personen aufmerksam zu machen. Diese Veranstaltung hat eine lange Tradition und findet weltweit in vielen Städten statt. Der Christopher Street Day ist nach dem Stonewall-Aufstand im Jahr 1969 in New York benannt, als sich Menschen gegen Polizeigewalt und Diskriminierung wehrten. Seitdem dient der CSD als Plattform, um für Akzeptanz, Gleichberechtigung und Liebe zu kämpfen. Der Demonstrationszug in Berlin wird sich …
Berlin celebrates Christopher Street Day (CSD), an event that honors the queer life and supports the LGBTQ+community. A demonstration train through the capital will take place on Saturday to draw attention to the rights and needs of lesbian, gays, bisexuals, transsexuals and queer. This event has a long tradition and takes place in many cities worldwide. The Christopher Street Day was named after the Stonewall uprising in 1969 in New York when people resisted police violence and discrimination. Since then, the CSD has served as a platform to fight for acceptance, equality and love. The demonstration train in Berlin will ... (Symbolbild/MB)

Berlin celebrates Christopher Street Day (CSD), an event that honors the queer life and supports the LGBTQ+community. On Saturday a demonstration train will take place through the capital to draw attention to the rights and needs of lesbian, gays, bisexuals, transsexuals and queer.

This event has a long tradition and takes place in many cities worldwide. The Christopher Street Day was named after the Stonewall uprising in 1969 in New York when people resisted police violence and discrimination. Since then, the CSD has served as a platform to fight for acceptance, equality and love.

The demonstration train in Berlin will move through various streets and create an energetic atmosphere. Participants from all areas of the LGBTQ+community as well as supporters and allies are expected. The event attracts thousands of people every year who wear colorful costumes, swivel flags and show their solidarity with the LGBTQ+community.

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the CSD is more than just a colorful parade. The event also includes a diverse range of concerts, workshops and information stands. Here visitors have the opportunity to learn more about specific topics, challenges and achievements of the LGBTQ+community.

The political dimension of Christopher Street Day also plays an important role. During the demonstration train, demands for the same rights, protection against discrimination and social acceptance are loud. LGBTQ+ activists and organizations use the platform to point out existing problems and to work for an inclusive society.

The Christopher Street Day in Berlin is not only of great importance for the LGBTQ+community in Germany, but also has international charisma. Berlin is considered one of the LGBTQ+most-friendly cities in the world and attracts people from all parts of the country and even from abroad. The event strengthens visibility and awareness of the rights and concerns of the LGBTQ+community.

This year the CSD in Berlin is expected again with great anticipation. After the restrictions due to the COVID 19 pandemic last year, many look forward to celebrating again and setting a sign of solidarity. The organizers have taken hygiene and security measures to ensure the health of the participants.

The Christopher Street Day in Berlin is an important event that helps to make the LGBTQ+community visible and to fight for its rights. The colorful parade, political demands and cultural events make the CSD a festival of diversity and love. The capital is proud to align this event and to set a sign against discrimination and exclusion.