You may have read about what is said to be China’s first public gay wedding, but you probably haven’t seen the pictures! We’ve found some for you! China Daily, the English-language mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party, writes in a report on its FRONT page:
Zeng Anquan and Pan Wenjie married only 10 days ago but their honeymoon has been a long ordeal.
Ever since the gay couple made their relationship public in November and had a wedding ceremony on Jan 3, they have been the subject of revilement from family and friends.
“All the capital in my company has been frozen by my younger brother,” Zeng said in a dimly-it teahouse in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province.
“My sister warned me she would never call me her brother unless I break up with Pan; and I have answered hundreds of phone calls from friends and relatives, who say they feel ashamed of me.
“But we are deeply in love and will never desert each other,” Zeng, 45, told China Daily in an interview.
Same-sex marriages are not recognized in the country, and it is claimed that the Zeng-Pan wedding ceremony is the first such public event in the country. [read more]
This is the second known time that a gay story has found its way to the front page of the China Daily (the first report was one about the inaugural Shanghai Pride which happened mid last year). The very first Mr Gay China pageant will be held tomorrow evening in Beijing. More on that later, but check out these pics and tell us what you think! Follow the jump for more pictures:
There are currently over 2,800 Gays.com members listed in China.
3 Responses
January 14th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Congratulations from Texas. We have been together for 15years and we wish you both the same luck.
Hugs
January 14th, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Congratulations from Riga. EU
January 20th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Hoping that your bravery paves the way for other gay couples in China.
Congratulations.
With Admiration from England :)
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