A drag queen performer gets ready to take part in mainland China's first Gay
Pride week at a bar in Shanghai June 13, 2009.
People sit by a window of a bar, where celebrations for mainland China's
first Gay Pride week is held, in Shanghai June 13, 2009.
A drag queen performer touches up on his make-up before taking part in
mainland China's first Gay Pride week at a bar in Shanghai June 13, 2009.
Drag queen performers get ready to take part in mainland China's first Gay
Pride week at a bar in Shanghai June 13, 2009.
Two gay couples exchange rings, as part of an unofficial marriage ceremony,
during celebrations for mainland China's first Gay Pride week at a bar in
Shanghai June 13, 2009.
All photos are from REUTERS/ Nir Elias:
Participants watch a performance as they celebrate mainland China's first
Gay Pride week at a bar in Shanghai June 13, 2009.
A performer blows a kiss on stage during an event in mainland China's first
Gay Pride week at a bar in Shanghai June 13, 2009.
Two gay couples kiss, as part of an unofficial marriage ceremony, during
celebrations for mainland China's first Gay Pride week at a bar in Shanghai
June 13, 2009. .