Kathmandu, Aug. 10 -- Hundreds of sexual minorities of Nepal paraded through the alleyways of Kathmandu on Sunday to commemorate their deceased community members from the past year, coinciding with the country's traditional Gai Jatra festival.

Gai Jatra, a centuries-old festival, is traditionally observed to honour those who have died in the previous year. People of all ages dress as cows or in eccentric costumes and parade through the streets.

In contrast, the pride parade held during this festival gives the LGBTQI+ community a platform to present themselves openly and be seen by society.

Excited and vibrant, hundreds of individuals from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) community participated in t...