I am rather impressed at the performance of two homosexuals on the video clip. Is is saddening to hear Armenians’ disapproval of homosexuality; however, I highly encourage the Armenian homosexual community not to give up but instead walk and live with pride and confidence.

I am homosexual myself and was born and raised in Goris, Syunik Region. I had to hide my sexual orientation due to the likely violence I could experience from the public once the public becomes aware of my sexuality.

Even though I never told anyone about my orientation, people would still mock me and publicly abuse me due to my ”feminine” speaking and acting. I had to put on a mask to survive in the ”rahbiz” community.

At the age of 16, I had to leave Goris to reside in the U.S. to live a better lifestyle in a society where my rights are entirely and equally protected and my security is assured.

One day I am hoping to return home and start a Gay&Lesbian association to make the community in Goris better aware of human rights and democracy rules.