Photographer Ricardo Ramirez

25.07.09. Copenhagen, Denmark..World Outgames Grand Opening Ceremony. World Outgames 2009 opens with an emotional and spectacular extravaganza celebrating tolerance and diversity in the heart of Copenhagen on the square at city hall - where a homosexual couple exchanged legally recognized vows of partnership for the first time in history. . Amost 5.500 paying participants have signed up for the games.The primarily come from Europa, North America and Australia. 98 different nations will be represented. .Photo: © Ricardo Ramirez