Protest Against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest, Hungary — Thousands Join Satirical "Let's All Be the Same" March in Colorless Attire
On Saturday, thousands of people took part in the "Let's All Be the Same" protest in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. The satirical demonstration was organized by the Two-Tailed Dog Party, a political parody group, in response to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ban on the country’s annual Pride March.
Demonstrators wore grey clothing and carried banners with slogans like "Being colorless is good" and "The death of color," in a sharp satirical jab at the government's anti-diversity stance.
In March, Orbán's government passed a controversial law that bans any public events related to homosexuality for individuals under the age of 18. LGBTQ+ rights activists argue that the law is a serious violation of freedom of expression and the right to assembly.
The law also includes penalties such as:
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Fines ranging from 6,500 to 200,000 forints,
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Up to one year of imprisonment for organizers,
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Authorization for police to use facial recognition technology to identify participants.
The Two-Tailed Dog Party framed the protest as a mockery of the government's anti-diversity policies, stating:
"Every problem arises from diversity and individuality."
They emphasized that the goal of the demonstration was to draw public and governmental attention to these restrictive policies.
This protest is seen as a significant event in Hungary’s political landscape, reflecting growing public dissatisfaction and a strong show of resistance against the government’s increasingly authoritarian and exclusionary measures.
