This post is part of the Chennai Bloggers Club’s CBC VIBGYOR BLOG TAG
where some of us will write a post on the colours of VIBGYOR each day
starting 1st of September to the 7th of September.
When the idea was put forth on CBC, I wanted to write up something that I firmly believe in - the freedom to be yourself, no matter what !! Letting the mind wander, I settled on the most obvious choice - the Rainbow flag for the LGBT movement. A firm believer in equality, I am of the opinion sexuality is one's personal choice, not something to be judged by others.
I intend to use this blog tag to give some insight into the Pride movement, hoping to raise some awareness among all of us.
Originally flown for the first time at the San Fransisco pride movement in 1978, the flag has undergone a lot of changes over time, mainly due to the non-availability of a few of the colored fabric. The San Fransisco gay community adopted the rainbow flag with much fanfare, particularly in the wake of the assassination of the openly gay supervisor Harvey Milk (remember the movie Milk?) Thirty volunteers actually hand dyed and stitched the flag for the San Fransisco pride movement.
Although the original flag consisted of 8 colors (the VIBGYOR plus pink), the color pink was dropped later, mainly due to its non-availability for mass production. Over the years, the rainbow flag has become the symbol for the pride movement all over the world. Each year, many cities across the world (and our very own Indian cities as well) celebrate the Pride March with much fanfare and gala. At each of these parades, the rainbow flag forms a very important element.
The color violet signifies SPIRIT.
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When the idea was put forth on CBC, I wanted to write up something that I firmly believe in - the freedom to be yourself, no matter what !! Letting the mind wander, I settled on the most obvious choice - the Rainbow flag for the LGBT movement. A firm believer in equality, I am of the opinion sexuality is one's personal choice, not something to be judged by others.
I intend to use this blog tag to give some insight into the Pride movement, hoping to raise some awareness among all of us.
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Originally flown for the first time at the San Fransisco pride movement in 1978, the flag has undergone a lot of changes over time, mainly due to the non-availability of a few of the colored fabric. The San Fransisco gay community adopted the rainbow flag with much fanfare, particularly in the wake of the assassination of the openly gay supervisor Harvey Milk (remember the movie Milk?) Thirty volunteers actually hand dyed and stitched the flag for the San Fransisco pride movement.
Although the original flag consisted of 8 colors (the VIBGYOR plus pink), the color pink was dropped later, mainly due to its non-availability for mass production. Over the years, the rainbow flag has become the symbol for the pride movement all over the world. Each year, many cities across the world (and our very own Indian cities as well) celebrate the Pride March with much fanfare and gala. At each of these parades, the rainbow flag forms a very important element.
The color violet signifies SPIRIT.
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This topic is close to my heart and you have done this post! I'm so very happy, dear Prashi.
ReplyDeleteKeep the good will flag flying high.
Joy always,
Susan
P. S. Please add LGBT, Gay Movement to your labels. Wider coverage. Just a suggestion.
Thanks Susan :) It is a very dear topic indeed !!
DeleteInformative post! As a matter of historical interest Chennai hoist its first rainbow for LGBT rights in 2009 on the Marina.. http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/06/30/stories/2009063050210100.htm
ReplyDeleteThank you for the source. I will be touching upon the Chennai pride one of the days :)
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