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. .