From New Zealand-New Zealand has become the first Asia-Pacific country to legalize same-sex marriage, and the 15th in the world. Dozens of people across the country exchanged vows as the new law came into force.
Thirty-one same-sex marriages were expected to take place throughout New Zealand as the law took effect on Monday.
The country's parliament amended the Marriage Act back in April.
The New Zealand activist group Campaign For Marriage Equality hailed the introduction of the new law, saying it ended a historical injustice.
"A massive congratulations to the happy couples tying the knot today. Marriage equality has finally arrived in New Zealand," spokesman Conrad Reyners said.
Enquiries about holding same-sex weddings in New Zealand have come in from around the world, including Russia, the United States, Hong Kong, Britain, Singapore, Malaysia, Guyana and Burma.
The Anglican Church has asked its ministers not to conduct same-sex weddings for the time being, pending a report to its general synod next year.
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