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PHOTO: Kisses, Proposals by Gay Couples in Zagreb

At noon exactly, ten lesbian and gay couples exchanged rings and kisses in the centre of Zagreb, shocking unsuspecting passers-by.
PHOTO: Kisses, Proposals by Gay Couples in Zagreb
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Lesbian couple kissing in downtown Zagreb

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Lajla Mlinarić Blake
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Siniša Bužan
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Kisses and Proposals by Gay Couples in Zagreb
Published: May 16, 2009 18:11h

ZAGREB, CROATIA – Downtown Zagreb today was unusually busy with various events, from birthday concerts, to student protests and performances on Ban Jelacic Square. But most attraction was drawn by a group of ten gay couples who kneeled down in front of their partners exactly at noon, offering them rings, after which long kissing followed. 

This was the first Croatian Flashmob Wedding organised by the Zagreb Pride association on

The Zagreb Pride procession will be held on June 13. Throughout the month, various cultural and political events have been organised. Zagreb Pride 2009 will be held under the motto “Participate”.
occasion of the international day against homophobia and transphobia.

‘Provoking snobs’ 

Flashmob is a term used for a group of people who gather in a public place and do something unusual, after which they quickly disperse. The primary goal was to provoke snobs and consumer trend addicts, which has gained a much wider dimension when organisations of minority social groups accepted such acts of demonstration.

- I felt very brave and happy. I finally publicly kissed my girlfriend and freely expressed myself – Jelena, 24, said after her first Flashmob.

- It was a bit provocative, but I am convinced that exchanging kisses and affection between same-sex couples in public will soon become a part of everyday life in Zagreb – Jelena said.

- It was exciting, hot and important for gay people in Zagreb and Croatia to be seen and empowered. I would like it if all gay people in Croatia would do the same: kiss their boyfriend in public – 20-year-old Tomislav said.

You can see the photographs in the photo gallery: Kisses and Proposals by Gay Couples in Zagreb

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