Saturday,
March 2nd was hands down the most eventful day thus far. Non-stop
fun filled with beautiful, happy and colorful people engulfed me throughout the
day. The day began at the Gay Pride parade in Sea Point. I first of all wanted
to attend for the sole purpose that whether or not you are gay or straight you
deserve the right to be with whom ever you want. And although I am only one
person, by me attending the parade, it showed full support. It’s unfair to
think that because you are heterosexual you get all the rights in the world,
and people who are considered “different” because they are attracted to the
same sex, are isolated and discriminated against.
Being
amongst people who were genuinely happy with being themselves was definitely a
warm feeling. It felt powerful and inspiring to march in the streets with
hundreds of other people marching for the same reasons. I also loved seeing my
fellow peers with genuine smiles and laughter. I think one of the best parts of
the parade was the absence of any negative protestors. Everyone that attended
was there in support.
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| "Colour covered" at the Holi One Festival: Janiel and Larissa |
Following
the parade was the Holi One Festival in Cape Town. The biggest color festival
in the world, jam-packed with live music, DJ’s, endless amounts of people,
mixed with bags upon bags of colored powder. The festival was more than
magical, not only with regards to the colors, but the people, who were all
there to have a good time. I love being in places where I know that everyone is
there for the same reasons and nothing more or less. The atmosphere, although
crammed with people all over, was so open and free. You felt each vibration
from the music, mixed with the screams from the crowd. In the moment you forget
about every issue, your only focus is being covered in color. There was no
sense of awkwardness, only because you knew everyone around you looked just as
ridiculous.
To
round out the day, a group of us attended Brianna’s debut performance at a
small nightclub also in Cape Town; hosted by Sergio from the Human Rights
Weekend. We all got to witness her in her element, fully enjoying herself.
There was no doubt in the fact that the crowd would love her, just as much as
we all do. It was nice to experience that night along with her. And of course
she did an incredible job. I was so proud of her during her performance I
started to cry.
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| "Cleaned up" and looking smart: Brianna & Janiel |
The
entire day was just awe-inspiring and amazing; I loved spending a happy day
with happy people!
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