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Thursday, 15 February 2001
Mexico City, Feb 15 (EFE).- Some 2,500 people gathered in Mexico City for a series of symbolic same-sex marriages organized by gay-rights groups to support pending legislation that would legitimize same-sex unions.
At least 200 gay and lesbian couples chose St. Valentine's Day to sign a petition for official recognition by the government of their unions and participate in a symbolic marriage ceremony held in the plaza in front of the Palacio de Bellas
Artes.
Organizers presented each of the "newlywed" couples with a symbolic marriage certificate similar to the one they would receive if the legislature approves the same-sex marriage bill.
Amid shouts of "By the right to differences, may societies live in harmony," the theme for the event, the couples displayed their affection for each other with hugs and deep prolonged kisses.
The event was organized by gay, lesbian, transvestite, transsexual and transgender support groups from across Mexico in an effort to pressure Congress to approve a bill sponsored by Social Democratic Party Rep. Enoe Uranga that would legitimize same-sex unions.
Copyright 2001 Efe. All Rights Reserved.
Source : Obtained from
gaywired.com
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