Lively demonstrations: CSD brings playing colors to Mainz and Trier

Lively demonstrations: CSD brings playing colors to Mainz and Trier

Rhineland-Palatinate & Saarland
CSD celebrations in Mainz and Trier: A strong sign of diversity

07/27/2024, 5:19 p.m.

Last Saturday thousands went through the streets of Mainz and Trier to celebrate Christopher Street Day (CSD) and to set a strong sign against discrimination.

Detailed reporting on the solemn processions

In Mainz, around 3,000 people gathered under the motto "Summer Small" and took part in a peaceful demonstration. The participants carried striking banners with messages such as "Hass is no opinion" and "respect our existence or expect our resistance". This peaceful course of the event stands out from the more turbulent years of the past and shows that the movement of strength gains.

In Trier, around 700 people showed their support for the LGBTQ+community. In addition to the demonstration, the event in Trier also included a supporting program with parties, discussions and drag shows that celebrated the diversity and creativity of the queer culture.

global relevance of the CSD

The Christopher Street Day originated in the unrest that broke out in June 1969 in New York after a police raid in the "Stonewall Inn". These events are viewed as a turning point in the struggle for the right -wing queer people and form the basis for many similar festivals worldwide. To date, CSDs symbolize the continuing struggle for equality and acceptance.

young voices and a new generation of activism

The large number of young participants at the current CSD celebrations in Mainz and Trier illustrates the generation change within the LGBTQ+movement. Many young people are actively responsible for fighting discrimination and celebrating diversity.

conclusion: an important step towards acceptance

The events in Mainz and Trier are not only a celebration, but also a clear commitment to equality and respect. The CSD 2024 once again underlined the importance and necessity of solidarity in society and shows that the path to an inclusive community is further.

- Nag