This Stream of the Amsterdam Gay Pride Parade Lets Everyone Participate
Charlotte Joyce Kidd — September 4, 2015 — World
References: amsterdamgaypride.nl & pridestream.org
For cultural, personal and geographical reasons, not everyone who would like to be part of a Gay Pride celebration can do so but this year, the Amsterdam Gay Pride festivities were accessible to everyone thanks to the power of the Internet. Each annual Amsterdam Gay Pride celebration features a vibrant canal parade. Colorfully decorated barges bring masses of revelers floating through the canals, with onlookers cheering from the sides -- it's essentially a gigantic floating party.
This year, one of those barges appeared to be empty, but in fact symbolically contained 67,984 "virtual passengers" from 128 countries worldwide. This was the size of the audience of the live stream that broadcast the Amsterdam Gay Pride canal parade to the world.
Through the power of technology, cultural events worldwide are opening up to huge international audiences, regardless of barriers to access and geographical limitations.
This year, one of those barges appeared to be empty, but in fact symbolically contained 67,984 "virtual passengers" from 128 countries worldwide. This was the size of the audience of the live stream that broadcast the Amsterdam Gay Pride canal parade to the world.
Through the power of technology, cultural events worldwide are opening up to huge international audiences, regardless of barriers to access and geographical limitations.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Participation - Live streaming cultural events allows people from around the world to participate virtually.
2. Global Accessibility - Technology enables massive international audiences to access cultural celebrations.
3. Digital Connection - Online platforms connect people across geographical boundaries for shared cultural experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Live Streaming - Live streaming platforms have the opportunity to capture and broadcast cultural events to global audiences.
2. Event Technology - Technological advancements in events can enhance accessibility and inclusivity by offering virtual participation options.
3. Digital Entertainment - The digital entertainment industry can tap into the demand for online experiences of cultural events.
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