Today marks the first ever Gay Pride procession in the country of Nepal.
The festivities took place in Basantapur Durbar Square in the country's capital, Kathmandu; lead by gay activist and Nepalese MP Sunil Pant.
The event follows Nepal’s first foreign gay wedding in Kathmandu between a British man and his Indian partner last week. Although the ceremony was not legally recognised, it will be generally accepted as a form of marriage because it was presided over by a Hindu priest.
The celebration coincided with the festival of Gai Jatra, commemorating those who have died in the past year.
The Times of India quote Pant as enthusing: "We have the support of the Irish parliament, the American ambassador to Nepal, Scott DeLisi, has sent a message of solidarity and the march saw the participation of the British ambassador, John Tucknott.
"Thousands of gays die worldwide every year, some of natural causes, some due to AIDS/HIV and many due to violence. In Nepal, there were 10 known deaths last year. But no one remembers them. Our gay parade ends with a candle-light vigil in memory of those who died last year. This is about equality for all."