Drag performers reading children’s stories about diversity, a film screening with archival media footage marking the 30th anniversary of homosexual law reform, and a "Do It Yourself Baby-making" lecture are just some of the events at the inaugural Dunedin Pride Festival. The festival programme was officially released yesterday, listing 17 public events to be held in the city from April 7-15. The event, run by the Q-Squared Trust, aims to create an inclusive and affirming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA) communities in Dunedin and surrounding areas. Festival co-ordinator and OUSA queer support co-ordinator Hahna Briggs said from art, poetry and literature, to picnics and drag story time, there was something for everyone. She said it would mark the 30th anniversary of homosexual law reform in 2016, and included a collection of archival news and event footage, talkback, and comment from those involved at the time.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 09, 2018 16:07 UTC