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First Foreign Gay Couple Weds in Nepal


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A British expatriate man and an Indian man this month became the first foreign same-sex couple to marry in Nepal.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Sanjay Shah, originally from Leicester, married an Indian man who did not want to be identified in a ceremony in Kathmandu.

“Though Nepal does not yet recognise same-sex marriage, ceremonies performed by priests are generally accepted,” reported the Telegraph. “The wedding was organised by LGBT group the Blue Diamond society, and happened just a few days before Nepal’s first gay pride march, which was attended by an estimated 2000 people.”

Nepal is making significant progress toward equality compared to neighboring Asian countries, with same-sex marriage likely to become legal when the government incorporates gay rights into the constitution.

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Reader Comments
  • Name: JC
    Date posted: 8/31/2010 7:55:32 AM
    Hometown: Lakefield

    Comment:

    This would make the marriage equality situation in the U.S. laughable if it wasn't so sad. So much for being the beacon of equality and freedom that America touts itself as and has started wars in the name of.

  • Name: ron leon hodges
    Date posted: 8/30/2010 3:57:23 PM
    Hometown: rego park new york

    Comment:

    Wonderful Nepal..! how amazing Nepal is the only Hindu country on earth....India what is your excuse now? I know India is moving in the right direction.....So, those in India can no longer use the statement that homosexuality is not compatible to Hindiuisam......Again, Nepal! you are amazing..I have been many times, and have always had positive experiences.

  • Name: shawn
    Date posted: 8/30/2010 2:28:08 PM
    Hometown: shawn's peak

    Comment:

    I think I'm moving to K-K-K-K-K-K-K-KATMANDUUUUUU!! Way to go Nepal! #rd world countries laughing at just how backward the "freest" country in the world is! LMAO! Anybody here wanna buy me a one way ticket to the Himalayahs? Peace out all.

  • Name: Francis
    Date posted: 8/30/2010 12:34:39 PM
    Hometown: leeds

    Comment:

    Mexico, Argentina, Nepal... but not the US.

  • Name: Gurka von S.
    Date posted: 8/30/2010 12:02:40 PM
    Hometown: Europe

    Comment:

    Way to go, pioneers in Nepal! Our best wishes are with you.



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