Nagoya Rainbow Pride
 Parade (2023) | |
| Native name | 名古屋レインボープライド |
|---|---|
| Date | Every summer |
| Location | Sakae, Nagoya |
| Footage | https://www.nagoyarainbowpride.com/ |
Nagoya Rainbow Pride is a pride event held every summer in Nagoya City. It began in 2019 as the successor to the "Nijiiro Domanaka Parade," which took place from 2012 to 2017. The event is hosted at Oasis 21 in the Sakae district, and features not only a parade but also various stage performances.
History
[edit]Nagoya Rainbow Pride traces its origins to the first "Nijiiro Domanaka Parade," held on October 27, 2012.[2] The "Nijiiro Domanaka Parade" was held annually from 2012 through 2017.[3] Approximately 800 people participated in both the event and the parade during its inaugural year in 2012.[4] Notable participants in the parade included Patrick Linehan, the U.S. Consul General in Osaka-Kobe at the time, and Koyuki Higashi, a former member of the Takarazuka Revue.[5] In 2016, according to the organizers, around 1,000 people joined the stage event and parade.[6] In 2017, approximately 300 people took part in the parade.[7] From 2012 to 2015, the event was held in Ikeda Park, while in 2016 and 2017, it was hosted at Nadya Park.[8] The 2018 edition was cancelled due to increased burden on the organizing committee and challenges related to generational transition.[9]
Nagoya Rainbow Pride officially launched in 2019.[3] In 2020 and 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was either canceled or held online.[10] It returned to an in-person format in 2022 for the first time in three years, drawing about 800 participants.[10] In 2023, the event took place on June 3, attracting approximately 1,200 parade participants.[11]
Event
[edit]Nagoya Rainbow Pride features a parade around the Sakae area, while Oasis 21 hosts stage events and exhibition booths.[10] The stage events include performances such as fashion shows and dance.[10]
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Main venue: "Galaxy Square" -
Event booths at the venue -
Government booth introducing the partnership and familyship systems of Aichi and Gifu prefectures. -
Parade starting point: "Green Earth" -
Marching along Nishiki Street -
Support
[edit]Nagoya Rainbow Pride receives support and sponsorship from local governments and companies that have introduced partnership pledge systems both inside and outside Aichi Prefecture. In 2019, the mayor of Toyoake City, Masanori Kofuki, along with city officials, participated in the parade. Additionally, in 2022, Matthew Sensar, the consul general of the US Consulate in Nagoya, took part in the parade. In 2023, the event was supported by 20 local governments and sponsored by 42 companies.
References
[edit]- ^ Richi Tanaka, "Aichi Now — 2023 Governor Election: Sexual Minorities ‘Easier to Live’ — Recognition Advances, Prejudice Remains," Mainichi Shimbun, January 31, 2023, morning edition, Chubu edition, society section, p. 22. via Mainichi Search.
- ^ Risako Miyake, "(Think Gender) Being Yourself, Making Life Easier for Everyone — Nagoya Rainbow Pride Held on 3rd," Asahi Shimbun, June 1, 2023, morning edition, Aichi edition, Aichi 1 local section, p. 21. via Asahi Shimbun Cross Search.
- ^ a b Junichi Goto. "Report: Nagoya Rainbow Pride 2022". Pride Japan. Out Japan. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
- ^ "Lecture on sexual minorities: ‘Important to speak out for rights protection’ — Introduction to progress in the US, Nagoya," Chunichi Shimbun, September 14, 2013, morning edition, prefecture general section, p. 23. via Chunichi Shimbun, Tokyo Shimbun database. Oki Kakuo, "LGBT Parade: Mayor of Toyoake City to Participate in Nagoya Tomorrow," Chunichi Shimbun, July 6, 2019, morning edition, Nagoya East edition, p. 20. via Chunichi Shimbun/Tokyo Shimbun article database.
- ^ Keiko Okamura, "Gender Identity Disorder: ‘Know Our Existence’ — Parade with Rainbow Flags in Sakae," Mainichi Shimbun, October 28, 2012, morning edition, Aichi edition, p. 26. via Mainichi Search.
- ^ Nao Hidaka, "LGBT understanding ‘should be normal’ — Parade in Nagoya draws 1,000 participants," Asahi Shimbun, September 18, 2016, morning edition, society section, p. 28. via Asahi Shimbun Cross Search.
- ^ "LGBT Awareness, 300 People Parade in Nagoya Sakae," Asahi Shimbun, September 17, 2017, morning edition, Aichi edition, Nagoya East area section, p. 27. via Asahi Shimbun Cross Search.
- ^ "Report on 'Nagoya Rainbow Pride 2019'". Tokyo Rainbow Pride. 2019-07-20. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
- ^ "Next Nijiiro Domanaka Parade". Nijiiro Domanaka Parade. 2018-03-22. Archived from the original on 2018-08-25. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
- ^ a b c d Tomofumi Imai, "'Being Yourself' Valued — Rainbow Flag Parade Around Sakae," Chunichi Shimbun, May 15, 2022, morning edition, citizen section, p. 12. via Chunichi Shimbun/Tokyo Shimbun article database.
- ^ "‘Empathy Spreads’ Rainbow Parade in Nagoya Sakae Appeals for LGBT Understanding," Chunichi Shimbun, June 4, 2023, morning edition, prefecture general section, p. 13. via Chunichi Shimbun/Tokyo Shimbun article database.