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Thousands Join Pride March in Rotterdam: 'More Than Ever a Protest'
Approximately 3,000 people participated in the Pride March through central Rotterdam on Saturday, carrying rainbow flags and protest signs as part of the city's Pride Week. Organizer Oliver Meskawi described the event as a protest, referencing recent research from Utrecht University and the Trimbos Institute showing a significant rise in acceptance of homosexuality among Dutch youth over the past four years. The march also honored the victims of the Berlin Pride attack, where one woman died and 29 were injured. Starting at Central Station and ending at Willemsplein, the procession led to a free festival featuring performances by artists such as Berget Lewis and Lotte van Eijk, concluding at 22:15 hours.
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