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Yes, you read the title right. Organisers in Italy are planning to hold a 'Straight Pride' in Florence.

by Newsdesk | 7th April 2014

In a statement on the Etero Pride World website, organisers state:

'Straight Pride is an association that wants to simply fill a void by addressing the topics "gender" and "sexual orientation." Birth of Gay Pride is an event that has created a space, a moment of debate inside and outside the institutions . One can therefore say that homosexuality has been widely and consistently addressed, while you can not say the same with heterosexuality.

'Heterosexuals, which official estimates should be more or less than 92.5% of the world population, are taken for granted by the media and institutions, thinking that their do not have problems or needs. Absolutely false.'

(Translation by Google)

The Pride will also have a Mr and Miss Straight, which promises to 'Amaze' us - with a bubbly and exciting event.

The event, which has been organised by Giuliano Visalli, who has self funded the entire project, will take place in the Summer.

In an interview with Vice.com Visalli said about the gay community:

'...super cool! Obviously they are a tad excessive in places, but so is every event. They represent the 10 percent of the population. Just think about the possibilties of our movement – we represent the 90 percent. It’s a beautiful, joyful, fresh and artistic initiative. It’s made of art, tradition and music. It’s beautiful.'

Last year a group called StraightPrideUK stated that they were readying an event, however nothing ever materialised.

So what do you think do heterosexuals need Straight Pride?

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Yes, you read the title right. Organisers in Italy are planning to hold a 'Straight Pride' in Florence.

by Newsdesk | 7th April 2014

In a statement on the Etero Pride World website, organisers state:

'Straight Pride is an association that wants to simply fill a void by addressing the topics "gender" and "sexual orientation." Birth of Gay Pride is an event that has created a space, a moment of debate inside and outside the institutions . One can therefore say that homosexuality has been widely and consistently addressed, while you can not say the same with heterosexuality.

'Heterosexuals, which official estimates should be more or less than 92.5% of the world population, are taken for granted by the media and institutions, thinking that their do not have problems or needs. Absolutely false.'

(Translation by Google)

The Pride will also have a Mr and Miss Straight, which promises to 'Amaze' us - with a bubbly and exciting event.

The event, which has been organised by Giuliano Visalli, who has self funded the entire project, will take place in the Summer.

In an interview with Vice.com Visalli said about the gay community:

'...super cool! Obviously they are a tad excessive in places, but so is every event. They represent the 10 percent of the population. Just think about the possibilties of our movement – we represent the 90 percent. It’s a beautiful, joyful, fresh and artistic initiative. It’s made of art, tradition and music. It’s beautiful.'

Last year a group called StraightPrideUK stated that they were readying an event, however nothing ever materialised.

So what do you think do heterosexuals need Straight Pride?

Read this and other stories on our free app for iTunes

or for Android phones

Download our latest edition of TheGayUK on your Apple Device

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