Kathmandu, Aug. 11 -- On Sunday, as Kathmandu was abuzz with Newari Gaijatra festivities, queer advocacy and rights-based organisations brought their colour to the streets, hosting a pride parade rooted in the festival's ethnic traditions.

In Nepal, pride parades aren't just a June affair. It's celebrated twice, once in the summer month, aligning with the global Pride month, and again in August during Gaijatra.

As in previous years, Blue Diamond Society hosted the 22nd 'Nepal Pride Parade and Gaijatra Celebration,' supported by organisations including Right Here, Right Now, Save the Children, National Indigenous Women's Federation, Recovering Nepal, Outright International, Women Act, Amplify Change, and others.

Nearly 1,200 people join...