Stockholm Pride begins, warns of past attacks.
Stockholm Pride started on Monday with a parade. The event is important because of a recent attack in Berlin. People are celebrating diversity and inclusion.
The Stockholm Pride festival began with lectures and workshops. The event was planned before the terror attack in Berlin. Many attendees felt it was crucial to show their support. Tasso Stafilidis, the chairman of Stockholm Pride, criticized the Berlin attack. Lennart Sandberg attended the Pride event for the first time in over 40 years.
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Highlights
Stockholm Pride Started
Stockholm Pride began on Monday with a parade and cultural discussions.
Pride's Increased Importance
Organizers believe Stockholm Pride is more important due to the Berlin attack.
Berlin Attack Condemned
Stockholm Pride condemned the attack in Berlin as a terrible assault.
Attendees Show Pride
Many attendees feel it is important to show their pride.
Fear is Being Confronted
One attendee needed to be physically present after events in Berlin, stating they were ‘not willing to be scared back into the closet’.