from The Christian Institute
LGBT activists have travelled to Brazil to participate in the world’s largest pride parade, courtesy of the British Council.
Among the trip’s aims, the Government quango reported that it wanted “to foster partnerships between Pride organisations, and to increase the visibility of the UK LGBTQIA+ culture”.
Last year, the British Council received £163 million in grants from the public purse and were dependent on a £197 million government loan. According to the Belfast News Letter, the four-day trip cost £12,880.
LGBT agenda
Sponsored by the British Council, eight activists from across the UK — including drag queens and Pride event organisers — performed at an LGBT fair, attended an LGBT film festival, and appeared on one of the São Paulo parade floats.
The British Council told the News Letter: “The trip is part of a season aimed at deepening cultural ties and building lasting relationships between the UK and Brazil, including between LGBTQ+ organisations.
“The Sao Paulo Pride Parade is the world’s largest Pride event, with an estimated four million people attending, offering an opportunity for artists and festival organisers from the UK to share their creativity, develop their networks and connect with global audiences.”