Tag: LGBTQ

Happy Sunday! FINA World Championships are coming to a close today in Budapest, and I was able to witness some great moments there. Check out my Instagram for pics of the swimming competitions and waterpolo matches I attended. The cost of building and organizing the whole thing might have been high, I doubt it compares to what Hungary gained on it, but all I can say is nothing compares to the vibe of cheering your team on a world event, just ten minutes walk from your home (the serious sunburn nice tan I developed during a midday openair waterpolo match is…

So, I attended the Budapest Pride March this Saturday. This was my first Pride experience ever, although many people I respect take part each year, it just never occured to me before that I should be there too.  I am just not the marcher or demonstrator type in general, but then there were many issues lately that converted many non-marchers, I guess. I know quite a few gay people, some I even call friends, so tolerance and acceptance had never been a question for me. Not even before I left my small hometown, where homosexuality is still a taboo, something…