The Gay Day demonstration in Pozzallo (RG) attracted great participation, respect, and curiosity. Just over three thousand people attended the square. The city was draped in Arcigay flags from the afternoon onward.
The first appointment at the Literary Café “RINO GIUFFRIDA”, for the presentation of the book by Riccardo Di Salvo, , “Southern Star”, edited by Paolo Patanè. Then a splendid performance by the soprano Claudia D'Angelo who sang Schubert's Ave Maria, opening the event.
Afterwards, the procession moved to Piazza delle Rimembranze, where the stage was set up. Many greeted the crowd with applause. Queen Terrunia, Lorella Succhiarini, Miss Christine de Rose, and Wanda Show. There was no shortage of those who wanted to be immortalized next to the Drag Races.
Mayor P. Sulsenti and the Honorable R. Ammatuna took the stage. The regional deputy spoke of Pozzallo as a free city, open to progress and democracy. "We are happy," he said, "to host this demonstration. Today we are here to demonstrate that Pozzallo is a civilized city. Diversity must be seen as an opportunity; homogenization does not lead to progress." The mayor then addressed those who "tried to obstruct";”your presence, the presence of so many people this evening is the most eloquent to those statements against”. At the end, the mayor presented a plaque to the provincial president of Arcigay, Salvatore Milana.
After their greeting, the national, regional, and provincial leaders of Arcigay greeted them. Aurelio Mancuso He expressed his thanks to the archpriest of Pozzallo, who in a statement about the demonstration expressed "respect, a willingness to listen, and moderation." Aurelio Mancuso said, "A good gesture that captures our goal: we came to dialogue.".
After him he took the floor Paolo Patanè . “There are places and moments,” he said, “where the ability to create memory is measured. Today is a memorable event. We come to a small town that knows the frontier”Paolo also spoke of dialogue, mutual respect, and mutual recognition. And then the expressions of thanks. "Thanks to the archpriest," he said, "to the police. Thanks to the institutions that stood by us and to the Rino Giuffrida Coordination Committee. Thanks," he concluded, "to all those people who are invisible tonight; let us ask ourselves why.". Today we are here for them too”.
Salvatore Milana He emphasized the need for "people to realize that gays and lesbians are demanding recognition as citizens with equal rights and dignity. We, like everyone else, want the right to live with the prospect of safeguarding our interests as a couple, while at the same time making it clear that this does not cause social harm or irreparable ideological upheavals on the masses.".
Following, there will be exhibitions, information stands, dancing, and music until past midnight for an evening of entertainment, culture, and information.
