Hungary's government has prohibited individuals under 18 from visiting the World Press Photo exhibition in Budapest, citing LGBT content in some of the photos. This move is in line with the government's Christian-conservative agenda and previous bans on the display and promotion of homosexuality. The Hungarian National Museum has stopped selling tickets to youngsters after a government inquiry was initiated by the far-right Mi Hazank party. The new rule has caused concern within the LGBT community.
Prelude to the Best Sommelier of Canada Contest | SaltWireBUDAPEST - Hungary's government has banned youngsters under 18 from visiting the World Press Photo exhibition on display in Budapest, citing LGBT content in some of the photos.
On Saturday, the Hungarian National Museum stopped selling tickets for the photo exhibition for youngsters after the far-right Mi Hazank/Our Homeland party had initiated a government inquiry, the party said. The organiser of the exhibition and the government spokesman did not reply to emailed questions from Reuters.
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