Although some resigned from the Democratic Party in protest when KrF leader Knut Arild Hareide announced that he would go in the parade during the Oslo Pride, says Hareide that participation cost him little.
Oslo city center is full of colorful life during this year’s Oslo Pride. Among the many who lined up to show their support for gays, lesbians and transgender people, was KrF leader Knut Arild Hareide.
– I think it’s great to be here, said Hareide, adding that he has received a warm reception.
He defied strong Christian conservative protests in their own party to participate in gay parade. Among other reported more out of the party, which for years has fought against gays couples to get married.
– Some people ask: Does it cost me anything? It has cost me very little Some have withdrawn, some have joined. The most important thing for me is that this is right for me to do, said Hareide, who participated in the parade with his wife Lisa Marie Hareide.
He stressed that it is important for him to be included as an act of solidarity.
– What I thought was necessary in 2016, is that we must stand up against discrimination, hate crimes and threats against gays and lesbians. Therefore it is important for me to be here, said Hareide.
social commentator Amal Aden says Hareide’s participation is symbolic importance.
– It’s very brave of him. I think that even if some disagree with him, it is so important. It is a symbolic fact that he is here, says Aden, participating in the parade for the third time.
Death threats to participate in the parade
– But you’ve got death threats because to go in the train, so you are brave, you too?
– Yes, I try in any case. For me it is so important with solidarity in a world where gays are executed, she said.
In bright sunshine, among half-naked men and women in fanciful costumes irresistible rhythms, also underwent a great deal a little more stout dressed Norwegians. Record number of parade performances, all 104 pieces were entered for the parade, which for many is a highlight of the festival. Just how many thousands who participate, is still not clear.
– Must demonstrate us
– There are thousands of people here. The train extends soon throughout the city, said Christian Krohn Engeseth, Operations Officer in Police.
From a truck crackles “It’s a wonderful life” from the speakers. The streets are filled with rainbow colors. Saturday afternoon celebrated it properly. Unni Erlandsen (49) is one of the veterans. She has gone to the parade for over 20 years.
– We must demonstrate us, she says to VG.
Unni Erlandsen (49) and Juliane Derry (38) think it is more important to go in this year’s Pride -parade in Oslo.
Photo: Stella Bugge
– I feel people think it’s more important to walk in the parade now. People who have not gone in years has decided to make it this year, says Juliane Derry (38) VG.
Sanner: -especially important for Orlando
Many thought it was important to be in the parade to stand up for liberal values by Orlando massacre the night of Sunday 12 June. Here were 49 people killed in a mass shooting at nightclub Pulse in Orlando, Florida.
– It is particularly important for Orlando to stand up for diversity and freedom of choice. There is a great selection, says municipal Minister Jan Tore Sanner.
He went along with Conservative colleagues Health Minister Bent Høie and work Anniken Hauglie.
– I am convinced that it goes more this year than ever before, and that many standing next train to cheer it up, says Bent Høie.
Youth portions of both the Conservative Party, Progress Party and the Christian Democratic Party has bypassed VG reporter in the parade. While having Høie gone in the parade for several years, but think it is particularly important this year.
GREAT MARKING: Three of Conservative cabinet ministers, municipal minister Jan Tore Sanner, work Anniken Hauglie and Health Minister Bent Gøie, walked along the train. Sanner stressed that there is a great selection.
Photo: Stella Bugge
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