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'''Shanghai Pride''' ({{zh|s=上海骄傲节|p=Shànghǎi jiāo'ào jié}}) is an annual [[LGBT pride]] event that takes place in [[Shanghai]], [[China]]. It was first held in 2009 and was significant in that it was the first time a mass LGBT event took place in [[mainland China]].<ref name="China Comes Out With First Gay Pride">{{Cite magazine|url=http://ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=3962&MediaType=1&Category=24|title=China Comes Out With First Gay Pride|date=6 June 2009|accessdate=6 June 2009|magazine=[[On Top Magazine]]}}</ref><ref name="Eye on Gay Shanghai: Mainland China's 1st Pride event"/>
'''Shanghai Pride''' ({{zh|s=上海骄傲节|p=Shànghǎi jiāo'ào jié}}) is an annual [[LGBT pride]] event that takes place in [[Shanghai]], [[China]]. It was first held in 2009 and was significant in that it was the first time a mass LGBT event took place in [[mainland China]].<ref name="China Comes Out With First Gay Pride">{{Cite magazine|url=http://ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=3962&MediaType=1&Category=24|title=China Comes Out With First Gay Pride|date=6 June 2009|access-date=6 June 2009|magazine=[[On Top Magazine]]}}</ref><ref name="Eye on Gay Shanghai: Mainland China's 1st Pride event"/>
Shanghai Pride is now in its eleventh consecutive year.
Shanghai Pride is now in its eleventh consecutive year.


==Event history==
==Event history==


In 2009, the event was held for the first time from 7 to 13 June 2009.<ref name="China Comes Out With First Gay Pride"/> No parade took place as the legal advice sought by the organisers indicated that Chinese authorities would not approve of a parade taking place in the city. Instead, the event was celebrated as a pride festival with cultural events.<ref name="Shanghai to show pride with gay festival"/><ref name="network">{{Cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-06-14/chinas-first-gay-pride-festival-pushes-envelope/1713006|title=China's first gay pride festival pushes envelope|date=14 June 2009|accessdate=10 October 2013|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|via=[[ABC Online]]}}</ref> Organizers stated that this was the first LGBT festival in China; there are individuals, mostly Chinese [[LGBT]] activists, who say that there were organized LGBT events that occurred prior to Shanghai Pride.{{sfn|Bao|2012|p=98}}
In 2009, the event was held for the first time from 7 to 13 June 2009.<ref name="China Comes Out With First Gay Pride"/> No parade took place as the legal advice sought by the organisers indicated that Chinese authorities would not approve of a parade taking place in the city. Instead, the event was celebrated as a pride festival with cultural events.<ref name="Shanghai to show pride with gay festival"/><ref name="network">{{Cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-06-14/chinas-first-gay-pride-festival-pushes-envelope/1713006|title=China's first gay pride festival pushes envelope|date=14 June 2009|access-date=10 October 2013|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|via=[[ABC Online]]}}</ref> Organizers stated that this was the first LGBT festival in China; there are individuals, mostly Chinese [[LGBT]] activists, who say that there were organized LGBT events that occurred prior to Shanghai Pride.{{sfn|Bao|2012|p=98}}


The festival featured events such as an art exhibition and film screenings. There was also a large party hosted by a privately owned venue.<ref name="Shanghai to show pride with gay festival">{{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8083672.stm|title=Shanghai to show pride with gay festival|date=6 June 2009|accessdate=6 June 2009|publisher=[[BBC News]]|first=Chris|last= Hogg }}</ref> Three thousand people from China and other countries attended the festival.<ref name="Shanghai to show pride with gay festival"/><ref name="novosti">{{Cite news|url=http://en.rian.ru/society/20090610/155218265.html|title=China's first gay pride festival held in Shanghai|date=10 June 2009|accessdate=10 June 2009|agency=[[RIA Novosti]]}}</ref> There was also to be a raffle to raise money for the [[Chiheng Foundation AIDS Orphans]] project.<ref name="Eye on Gay Shanghai: Mainland China's 1st Pride event">{{Cite web|url=http://shanghaiist.com/2009/06/06/eye_on_gay_shanghai_mainland_chinas.php|title=Eye on Gay Shanghai: Mainland China's 1st Pride event|date=6 June 2009|accessdate=6 June 2009|website=[[Shanghaiist]]|author=Shanghai Fag Hag}}</ref>
The festival featured events such as an art exhibition and film screenings. There was also a large party hosted by a privately owned venue.<ref name="Shanghai to show pride with gay festival">{{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8083672.stm|title=Shanghai to show pride with gay festival|date=6 June 2009|access-date=6 June 2009|publisher=[[BBC News]]|first=Chris|last= Hogg }}</ref> Three thousand people from China and other countries attended the festival.<ref name="Shanghai to show pride with gay festival"/><ref name="novosti">{{Cite news|url=http://en.rian.ru/society/20090610/155218265.html|title=China's first gay pride festival held in Shanghai|date=10 June 2009|access-date=10 June 2009|agency=[[RIA Novosti]]}}</ref> There was also to be a raffle to raise money for the [[Chiheng Foundation AIDS Orphans]] project.<ref name="Eye on Gay Shanghai: Mainland China's 1st Pride event">{{Cite web|url=http://shanghaiist.com/2009/06/06/eye_on_gay_shanghai_mainland_chinas.php|title=Eye on Gay Shanghai: Mainland China's 1st Pride event|date=6 June 2009|access-date=6 June 2009|website=[[Shanghaiist]]|author=Shanghai Fag Hag}}</ref>


In 2010 the event was held during October, directly following the closing days of the Shanghai Expo, over a 3-week period.{{citation needed|date=October 2013}}
In 2010 the event was held during October, directly following the closing days of the Shanghai Expo, over a 3-week period.{{citation needed|date=October 2013}}
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2018 Shanghai Pride celebrated its 10th year.
2018 Shanghai Pride celebrated its 10th year.


The event in 2019 was held from 18 May to 16 June.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shpride.com/pride/?lang=en|title=ShanghaiPRIDE 2019|publisher=Shanghai Pride|accessdate=4 September 2019}}</ref>
The event in 2019 was held from 18 May to 16 June.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shpride.com/pride/?lang=en|title=ShanghaiPRIDE 2019|publisher=Shanghai Pride|access-date=4 September 2019}}</ref>


* The first event was the Rainbow Bike Pride. The 2019 Shanghai Pride Rainbow Bike Ride was held Saturday 18 May to commemorate [[International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia]] (IDAHOTB). Six teams set off from every corner of Shanghai, snaking through the city via different routes before converging at Cotton's – an [[F&B]] venue located on Xinhua Road. Each of the six teams represented one color of the [[rainbow flag]]. Riders gathered at the starting point decked in Pride T-shirts and sporting customized Pride backpacks. After the opening remarks and group photos, each team set off, hearts pumping with pride to ride in support of the [[LGBT community]]. Between 10:30 am and 11:30 am, the six teams arrived at Cotton's in quick succession. A team of volunteers were waiting to welcome them, taking group photos for them and arranging a place for much needed rest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shpride.com/2019/05/20/recap0518/?lang=en|title=Riding Proud for IDAHOTB|publisher=Shanghai Pride|date=20 May 2019|accessdate=4 September 2019}}</ref>
* The first event was the Rainbow Bike Pride. The 2019 Shanghai Pride Rainbow Bike Ride was held Saturday 18 May to commemorate [[International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia]] (IDAHOTB). Six teams set off from every corner of Shanghai, snaking through the city via different routes before converging at Cotton's – an [[F&B]] venue located on Xinhua Road. Each of the six teams represented one color of the [[rainbow flag]]. Riders gathered at the starting point decked in Pride T-shirts and sporting customized Pride backpacks. After the opening remarks and group photos, each team set off, hearts pumping with pride to ride in support of the [[LGBT community]]. Between 10:30 am and 11:30 am, the six teams arrived at Cotton's in quick succession. A team of volunteers were waiting to welcome them, taking group photos for them and arranging a place for much needed rest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shpride.com/2019/05/20/recap0518/?lang=en|title=Riding Proud for IDAHOTB|publisher=Shanghai Pride|date=20 May 2019|access-date=4 September 2019}}</ref>
* After the Rainbow Bike Pride, multiple [[film festival]]s and [[art exhibition]]s. In the film festivals, various LGBT themed movies were shown. In the art exhibitions (Pride Art), the public was asked to submit artwork that showcases self-identity, diversity, and Pride, in order for it to be showcased it the exhibition.
* After the Rainbow Bike Pride, multiple [[film festival]]s and [[art exhibition]]s. In the film festivals, various LGBT themed movies were shown. In the art exhibitions (Pride Art), the public was asked to submit artwork that showcases self-identity, diversity, and Pride, in order for it to be showcased it the exhibition.
* On 13 June, the Shanghai Pride Out & Equal Conference was held. For a second year, Shanghai Pride partnered with Out & Equal Workplace Advocates to discuss how to advance LGBT workplace diversity and inclusion. Over 100 companies attended this year's forum doubling the attendance from the previous year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shpride.com/2019/06/15/recap-outandequal/?lang=en|title=2019 Out & Equal LGBTQ China Forum|publisher=Shanghai Pride|date=15 June 2019|accessdate=4 September 2019}}</ref>
* On 13 June, the Shanghai Pride Out & Equal Conference was held. For a second year, Shanghai Pride partnered with Out & Equal Workplace Advocates to discuss how to advance LGBT workplace diversity and inclusion. Over 100 companies attended this year's forum doubling the attendance from the previous year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shpride.com/2019/06/15/recap-outandequal/?lang=en|title=2019 Out & Equal LGBTQ China Forum|publisher=Shanghai Pride|date=15 June 2019|access-date=4 September 2019}}</ref>
* On the same day, there was a Ladies' Party.
* On the same day, there was a Ladies' Party.
* On 15 June, the annual Pride Run took place. Seven separate teams, from seven different starting points, ran towards Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai, where a brunch buffet awaited the runners. All participants received a Pride Run medal, a [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] Be True T-shirt and a mystery goody bag.
* On 15 June, the annual Pride Run took place. Seven separate teams, from seven different starting points, ran towards Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai, where a brunch buffet awaited the runners. All participants received a Pride Run medal, a [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] Be True T-shirt and a mystery goody bag.


The event was suspended in 2020.<ref>{{cite web|last=Jiang|first=Steven|url=https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/china-lgbtq-artists/index.html|title=
The event was suspended in 2020.<ref>{{cite web|last=Jiang|first=Steven|url=https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/china-lgbtq-artists/index.html|title='End of the Rainbow': Shanghai Pride shuts down amid shrinking space for China's LGBTQ community|date=2020-08-14|access-date=2020-08-15}}</ref>
'End of the Rainbow': Shanghai Pride shuts down amid shrinking space for China's LGBTQ community|date=2020-08-14|accessdate=2020-08-15}}</ref>


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==References==
==References==
* {{cite journal|last=Bao |first= Hongwei|url=http://www.cultureunbound.ep.liu.se/v4/a06/cu12v4a6.pdf |title=Queering/Querying Cosmopolitanism: Queer Spaces in Shanghai|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6SrrDNsxK?url=http://www.cultureunbound.ep.liu.se/v4/a06/cu12v4a6.pdf |archive-date=26 September 2014|journal=[[Culture Unbound]] |volume=4 |date=2012|pages=97–120|publisher=[[Linköping University]]|ref= harv}}
* {{cite journal|last=Bao |first= Hongwei|url=http://www.cultureunbound.ep.liu.se/v4/a06/cu12v4a6.pdf |title=Queering/Querying Cosmopolitanism: Queer Spaces in Shanghai|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6SrrDNsxK?url=http://www.cultureunbound.ep.liu.se/v4/a06/cu12v4a6.pdf |archive-date=26 September 2014|journal=[[Culture Unbound]] |volume=4 |date=2012|pages=97–120|publisher=[[Linköping University]]|doi= 10.3384/cu.2000.1525.12497}}


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 16:19, 25 March 2021

For the film festival, see ShanghaiPRIDE Film Festival.
Shanghai Pride logo

Shanghai Pride (Chinese: 上海骄傲节; pinyin: Shànghǎi jiāo'ào jié) is an annual LGBT pride event that takes place in Shanghai, China. It was first held in 2009 and was significant in that it was the first time a mass LGBT event took place in mainland China.[1][2] Shanghai Pride is now in its eleventh consecutive year.

Event history

In 2009, the event was held for the first time from 7 to 13 June 2009.[1] No parade took place as the legal advice sought by the organisers indicated that Chinese authorities would not approve of a parade taking place in the city. Instead, the event was celebrated as a pride festival with cultural events.[3][4] Organizers stated that this was the first LGBT festival in China; there are individuals, mostly Chinese LGBT activists, who say that there were organized LGBT events that occurred prior to Shanghai Pride.[5]

The festival featured events such as an art exhibition and film screenings. There was also a large party hosted by a privately owned venue.[3] Three thousand people from China and other countries attended the festival.[3][6] There was also to be a raffle to raise money for the Chiheng Foundation AIDS Orphans project.[2]

In 2010 the event was held during October, directly following the closing days of the Shanghai Expo, over a 3-week period.[citation needed]

In 2011 the event was again held during October, this time in over 9 days. [citation needed]

For the 2012 event, the organisers have announced that it will move back to June and be held over 9 days.[citation needed]

2018 Shanghai Pride celebrated its 10th year.

The event in 2019 was held from 18 May to 16 June.[7]

  • The first event was the Rainbow Bike Pride. The 2019 Shanghai Pride Rainbow Bike Ride was held Saturday 18 May to commemorate International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). Six teams set off from every corner of Shanghai, snaking through the city via different routes before converging at Cotton's – an F&B venue located on Xinhua Road. Each of the six teams represented one color of the rainbow flag. Riders gathered at the starting point decked in Pride T-shirts and sporting customized Pride backpacks. After the opening remarks and group photos, each team set off, hearts pumping with pride to ride in support of the LGBT community. Between 10:30 am and 11:30 am, the six teams arrived at Cotton's in quick succession. A team of volunteers were waiting to welcome them, taking group photos for them and arranging a place for much needed rest.[8]
  • After the Rainbow Bike Pride, multiple film festivals and art exhibitions. In the film festivals, various LGBT themed movies were shown. In the art exhibitions (Pride Art), the public was asked to submit artwork that showcases self-identity, diversity, and Pride, in order for it to be showcased it the exhibition.
  • On 13 June, the Shanghai Pride Out & Equal Conference was held. For a second year, Shanghai Pride partnered with Out & Equal Workplace Advocates to discuss how to advance LGBT workplace diversity and inclusion. Over 100 companies attended this year's forum doubling the attendance from the previous year.[9]
  • On the same day, there was a Ladies' Party.
  • On 15 June, the annual Pride Run took place. Seven separate teams, from seven different starting points, ran towards Andaz Xintiandi, Shanghai, where a brunch buffet awaited the runners. All participants received a Pride Run medal, a Nike Be True T-shirt and a mystery goody bag.

The event was suspended in 2020.[10]

Route Start Duration[11]
1 Nike 001 3 km
2 Nike Huaihai BE 5 km
3 Ferguson Lane 6 km
4 Jing'an Park 7.2 km
5 Long Museum 8 km
6 Shanghai Swimming Stadium 10 km
7 The Bund 15 km

Organization development

The festival is organised by volunteers from the Shanghai LGBT community. During its conception in 2009, the event planning, partnerships and execution were led by two moderators, American women Tiffany Lemay and Hannah Miller, who had resided in Shanghai for several years.[3] Their status as outsiders created an advantage to hosting the festival, and reduced the potential for government interference.[3] Miller, a lesbian living in the city since 2001, views Shanghai as "undoubtedly China's most liberal and progressive city", which is thus the reasoning for them hosting the festival in the city.[1] Lemay said: '...last year, we saw the Beijing Olympics described as "China's coming out" party. Now China is really coming out – this time from the closet'.[2]

In 2010, with the event now established, there was greater collaboration between local LGBT groups and other organisations. This has continued during the planning period in 2011 and 2012.[citation needed]

Language and ethnic demographics

The 2009 Shanghai Pride event was only publicized in English, and its website was only in English. Most of the organizers were white people who originated from Western countries and were of the middle class, and therefore most of the participants were from the same demographic. One reason why the 2009 event had these demographics was because the working language of the Shanghai LGBT Group was English; foreign expatriates had established the groups. In addition, the publicity was only in English to avoid causing the Chinese government to enact additional restrictions or control. Now the Shanghai Pride website is available both in English and Chinese. The organization also has put a lot of effort into attracting the Chinese crowd in order to facilitate the integration between the LGBT Chinese and the LGBT expatriates.[12]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b c "China Comes Out With First Gay Pride". On Top Magazine. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
  2. ^ a b c Shanghai Fag Hag (6 June 2009). "Eye on Gay Shanghai: Mainland China's 1st Pride event". Shanghaiist. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
  3. ^ a b c d e Hogg, Chris (6 June 2009). "Shanghai to show pride with gay festival". BBC News. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
  4. ^ "China's first gay pride festival pushes envelope". Agence France-Presse. 14 June 2009. Retrieved 10 October 2013 – via ABC Online.
  5. ^ Bao 2012, p. 98.
  6. ^ "China's first gay pride festival held in Shanghai". RIA Novosti. 10 June 2009. Retrieved 10 June 2009.
  7. ^ "ShanghaiPRIDE 2019". Shanghai Pride. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  8. ^ "Riding Proud for IDAHOTB". Shanghai Pride. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  9. ^ "2019 Out & Equal LGBTQ China Forum". Shanghai Pride. 15 June 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  10. ^ Jiang, Steven (14 August 2020). "'End of the Rainbow': Shanghai Pride shuts down amid shrinking space for China's LGBTQ community". Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  11. ^ "Step up and Let's Share the Pride!". Shanghai Pride. 15 June 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  12. ^ Bao 2012, p. 106.

References

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