It's Pride Month in Tamaki Makaurau where the LGBTQIA+ community comes together to celebrate diversity and resilience throughout February. The month-long festival features more than 200 events this year with open-access arts, cultural and community events. Along with Big Gay Out and Pride Fest Out West, there's also an exhibition at Season Gallery Aotearoa and Pride Elevates at Q Theatre Loft. Auckland Pride Executive Director, Hāmiora Bailey, joins Culture 101 to play Fast Favourites.
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