Queer-friendly Nepal aims to promote ‘pink economy’, ‘rainbow marriages’ for tourists seen as growing segment (www.scmp.com)
from Stamau123@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 04 Feb 2024 01:27
https://lemmy.world/post/11540432

In November, Maya Gurung and Surendra Pandey made history by becoming the first queer individuals in Nepal to officially register their marriage.

Now, the couple hopes their union, formalised at a government office, will be the spark that leads to a wave of LGBTQ tourism in Nepal.

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Deceptichum@kbin.social on 04 Feb 2024 01:35 next collapse

It’s great to remove a reason not to visit, but that alone isn’t a reason to visit either.

Other than climbing Everest, what is there to do in Nepal?

Stamau123@lemmy.world on 04 Feb 2024 01:46 next collapse

There’s Lumbinī, birthplace of the Buddha, and other buddhist cultural sites. The Durbar squares are three palace squares from when nepal was seperate kingdoms with the old architecture still intact. But I like old architecture so that might just be entertaining for me.

tissek@sopuli.xyz on 04 Feb 2024 06:12 collapse

And I bet really frikkin’ awesome vistas and waterfalls.

Cheradenine@sh.itjust.works on 04 Feb 2024 07:51 next collapse

The country is stunning, the people are great, the history fascinating, and the most common cheese (which is fookin awesome) is made from Yak Milk.

One of my favorite memories is waking up early, climbing onto the roof of a guesthouse, ‘of course you can, it has the best view, the tiles over there are a bit loose, be careful, would you like some tea? I can bring it up’, and watching the sunrise come over Everest.

chknbwl@lemmy.world on 04 Feb 2024 10:14 collapse

I need some of this in my life, it sounds like some genuine spiritual cultivation. Thank you for adding an item to my bucket list.

LucasWaffyWaf@lemmy.world on 04 Feb 2024 12:09 collapse

I’m not even spiritual but that sounds so god damn uplifting for the soul. Absolutely on the list for me, too.

sirboozebum@lemmy.world on 04 Feb 2024 07:55 collapse

Nepalese Momos

PugJesus@kbin.social on 04 Feb 2024 02:17 next collapse

Tourism experts say Nepal should not be ‘pinkwashing’, or profiting from LGBTQ issues, without making meaningful contributions to the community

Shit, is "You are welcome here and same-sex unions are recognized" not a good first step? Or first few steps?

xantoxis@lemmy.world on 04 Feb 2024 02:22 collapse

Lol, and what meaningful contributions to the community is Linda the Wedding Planner making

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gregorum@lemm.ee on 04 Feb 2024 02:23 collapse

Nepal getting all Massachusetts up in here