Organizer Amsterdam Gay Pride 1996 – 2005. Siep organized the first Amsterdam Canal Parade in 1996. The images were broadcast by CNN around the world. In March of this year he received the Andreas Medal from the Mayor of Amsterdam. He was honoured for his contributions to the city’s public image and, in particular, for his work advancing gay rights. In 2014 a collaboration began between the Andreas Culture Fund and the Amsterdam Gay Pride foundation to strengthen the cultural programme and support young gay artists and creative projects.
Pride Ambassador since 2014
