10 stunning photos from India's rare queer pride march

One of India's ancient-most cities, Lucknow, held its first-ever queer parade that saw color and optimism spilling on its streets. 
It is widely believed that this north Indian city was the "epicenter of queer culture" during British India as its literature testifies, but the queer community was suppressed thereafter.
SEE ALSO: Crowdfunded LGBTQ film from India is hoping for a Cannes premiere
The Awadh Queer Pride Parade, a rare occurrence in conservative India, drew over 300 participants f