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PRIDE & CHERRIES BOTH BLOSSOM DURING JAPAN’S GOLDEN WEEK |
| Cherry blossoms are not the only flowers that bloom in Japan, but the Japanese people definitely have a soft spot for them. The cherry blossom forecasts are reported on TV, and many people go to famous cherry blossom spots during the season to admire them in full bloom or feel the fragility of their petals falling in the wind. The Japanese also love to have picnics and banquets in parks and other places while viewing the cherry blossoms hanami with their families, colleagues, and friends. Such hanami is an important event for Japanese people to deepen their friendship while enjoying the arrival of spring.
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CONNECTICUT: AN LGBTQ+ DESTINATION FOR SUMMER 2023 |
Connecticut is a place for everyone—so all our fun is LGBTQ+ friendly fun—and there are many reasons to visit this Summer 2023. From having one of the best cities for LGBTQ+ couples to offering numerous LGBTQ+ events, film festivals, parades, and more, the excitement is nonstop. Plus, explore plenty of arts & culture destinations, family-friendly attractions, outdoor adventures, nightlife hubs, shoreline beaches, culinary meccas, sporting events, and unforgettable accommodations to make your visit even more memorable. Featured Businesses: Pride in the Hills at Spring Hill Vineyards, Litchfield, CT; The Pavilion on Crystal Lake, Middletown, CT; CTvisit at NYC Pride 2022. |
INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY |
| IGLTA is proud to join in the celebration of International Transgender Day of Visibility this upcoming March 31 and to support those who are pushing for greater acceptance, recognition and rights. Founded in 2009 by Michigan-based Rachel Crandall to highlight the accomplishments of transgender people and combat negative press surrounding trans violence, TDOV serves to uplift all those who identify with a gender other than that assigned at birth and create awareness for discrimination issues still facing many today. It serves as an empowering reminder that we must continue to strive to eliminate discrimination against trans people throughout society – paving the way for global equal rights!
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2023 WILL MARK THE 22ND ANNIVERSARY OF GIRLS IN WONDERLAND |
| This year Girls in Wonderland runs 1-4 June with with an epic lineup of DJs, celebrities, comedians, live musical performances & more. GIW spans four days of spectacular nightly events & daytime pool parties where everyone is welcome at the most magical place on Earth: Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World Parks!
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SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX RANKS MALTA, CANADA & SWITZERLAND TOP LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY TRAVEL DESTINATIONS |
| The updated SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX provides an overview of the situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex (LGBTQ+) people in 202 different countries and regions. This year, Malta was the solo first place finisher for the first time, followed by runners-up Canada and Switzerland who were awarded equal points. The top spot in the ranking of the US states this year is shared by California, New York, Washington, and Colorado. Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Afghanistan fell to the bottom of the list. Click below to download the entire SPARTACUS Gay Travel Index. You can also read more from the Spartacus travel blog. | |
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