The first country in the world to recognize same-sex marriage-Netherlands

It's true that the Netherlands, like many western countries, has seemingly too liberal or incredible laws: marijuana, red-light districts, same-sex marriage, and private sale of guns ... But I wonder if it ever occurred to you that a country with a land area of only 41,526 square kilometers and a population of 165,15,6 people has a per capita GDP of $52,19. More and more people choose to study in the Netherlands, and now it is not only because of its low tuition fees, but also for high-quality teaching and high-gold academic qualifications!

Qi from Tianjin and Hao from Qingdao got married in Amsterdam's central city hall on Tuesday morning. According to Mr. Pibart, the staff of the city hall who presided over the wedding ceremony, this is the first case of same-sex couples in China registered for marriage in this city hall that he knows of.

The couple said that they are in a mixed mood at the moment, feeling excited and happy, and clearly aware of their responsibilities. Hao, 24, came to the Netherlands three years ago and is now a third-year undergraduate student in a university. He said that when he chose to study in the Netherlands, he did not take into account the free and tolerant atmosphere here, but for practical problems such as tuition, travel and language. After half a year in Holland, he met Qi, who is older than him. Qi came to the Netherlands in 22, where she studied undergraduate and master's degrees, and now works in Canada.

Marriage formalities

The couple moved in together after getting along for half a year, and then entered the marriage hall after living together for two years. They said that the marriage procedure was simpler than expected, and it took a total of eight weeks before and after, of which four to five weeks were still waiting for the approval of the immigration department. The materials to be handed over are nothing more than birth notarization and unmarried notarization certified by translation. After submitting the materials to the city hall, officials asked them to sign a "marriage announcement" and spend two weeks examining whether the marriage was legal. These are unified in the Netherlands, and there is no difference between homosexuality and heterosexuality. Same-sex marriage The Netherlands is the first country in the world to recognize same-sex marriage. Except marriage, both same-sex and opposite-sex couples in the Netherlands can register for cohabitation and enjoy the same legal protection as marriage. Many same-sex couples choose to live together because more countries recognize legal cohabitation than marriage.

Considering that he may immigrate to Canada in the future, Hao said, "Since Canada recognizes both, I prefer marriage. Marriage is more sacred and more in line with China people's values. " Asked what he thought of the current separation between the two places, Hao confidently said that he didn't think it was a problem. After living together for a year, Qi went to work in Poland, so they met once a month, either Qi came to Holland or Hao went to Poland. Qi just went to work in Canada last month. Before leaving, they decided to register for marriage. In this way, not only the relationship between the two people has been consolidated by law, but also it is more convenient for future reunion.

Wedding

Because of the hurry to get married, their wedding was relatively simple, and only the witness and two or three close friends attended. Mr. Pibart said that same-sex weddings in the Netherlands are very ostentatious and the atmosphere is warm and outgoing, while China people are relatively conservative and restrained. Hao also said that he felt a little sorry, but there was still plenty of time. When he worked himself in the future, the two of them had accumulated a little wealth, and they must make up a grand ceremony. Although both parents failed to attend the wedding this time, the couple still received blessings from their families. Hao said that their parents are both enlightened people. When he first confessed to his family, his parents were really a little shocked, but they quickly got used to the fact. They think that as long as the children are happy, it is enough. Compared with other Chinese gay friends in the circle, their situation is good. About half of the people in the circle are carrying out homosexual love without telling their parents. No matter what the outside world thinks, these same-sex couples tend to go their own way. "After all, life belongs to you, and happiness still needs to be grasped by yourself," Hao said.