Hundreds turn up for first Shanghai gay pride day(2)

Miller said she hoped the event could appeal to a broad array of people.

"We're definitely not trying to make it a festival for foreigners. We want it to be something that everyone feels comfortable coming to and that can raise the awareness about the LGBT community in Shanghai for locals and foreigners, straights and gays."

One party-goer, a 27-year-old who gave his name only as Joe, compared the event to gay pride gatherings in the West.

"Coming from Sydney, this is considered quite small, because a big day out like this in Sydney will try about 5,000 to 6,000 people in the park," he said.

"I think one step at a time."

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