This photo taken on January 28, 2018 shows a man being made up during the “&Proud” LGBT festival in Yangon. Races, games, music and fun were just some of the highlights of the “&Proud” LGBT festival, which took place in a Yangon public park for the first time at the weekend in a country where same-s*x relations are still officially illegal. (Photo by Ye Aung Thu/AFP Photo)





This photo taken on January 28, 2018 shows Mary, a singer, taking selfie with the crowd as she performs at the “&Proud” LGBT festival in Yangon. (Photo by Ye Aung Thu/AFP Photo)





This photo taken on January 28, 2018 shows a participant in make-up during the “&Proud” LGBT festival in Yangon. (Photo by Ye Aung Thu/AFP Photo)





This photo taken on January 28, 2018 shows a man inside a car attending the “&Proud” LGBT festival in Yangon. (Photo by Ye Aung Thu/AFP Photo)





This photo taken on January 28, 2018 shows performers on stage during the “&Proud” LGBT festival in Yangon. (Photo by Ye Aung Thu/AFP Photo)





This photo taken on January 28, 2018 shows performers on stage during the “&Proud” LGBT festival in Yangon. (Photo by Ye Aung Thu/AFP Photo)





This photo taken on January 28, 2018 shows participants taking part in games on stage during the “&Proud” LGBT festival in Yangon. (Photo by Ye Aung Thu/AFP Photo)





This photo taken on January 28, 2018 shows participants taking part in games on stage during the “&Proud” LGBT festival in Yangon. (Photo by Ye Aung Thu/AFP Photo)





This photo taken on January 28, 2018 shows a participant (C) running in a high-heel game during the “&Proud” LGBT festival in Yangon. (Photo by Ye Aung Thu/AFP Photo)





This photo taken on January 28, 2018 shows people attending during the “&Proud” LGBT festival in Yangon. (Photo by Ye Aung Thu/AFP Photo)