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April 18, 2013 02:58 am GMT
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New Zealand Parliament Passes Gay Marriage, Sings in Celebration
The New Zealand Parliament couldn't contain itself on Wednesday after approving an amendment to the country's 1955 marriage laws that legalizes gay marriage — its members immediately broke into song to celebrate the moment
Supporters of the bill, including lawmakers, cheered and then sang, in harmony, the Maori love song "Pokarekare Ana" (singing begins at 1:15) after the voting had concluded
The new law takes affect in August and makes New Zealand the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to allow gay marriage, giving supporters plenty of reason to sing Read more...
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