Hong Lim Park Turns Pink
By Nur Dianah Suhaimi (The Straits Times)
THE green field of Hong Lim Park was awashed in pink on Saturday afternoon.
About 1,000 people dressed in various shades of pink turned up at the Speakers Corner there to participate in Singapore's first ever outdoor gay event.
Pink Dot Sg, a gay interest group, organised it.
The group was lobbying for a 'more inclusive Singapore' as well as the freedom to love, regardless of sexual orientation.
The event was peaceful and good-natured, with singing and cultural performances as well as groups of people picnicking on the grass. Many turned up with their dogs.
While the majority of those who came were young, not all were gay.
Sociologist Teo You Yenn, 34, came with her husband and 11-month-old daughter. All three were in pink.
Said Ms Teo: 'I believe there should be different kinds of families in Singapore. Gay people should have the right to public space and privacy, like everyone else.'
Local actors such as Timothy Nga, Neo Swee Lin and Pamela Oei were also there to support the cause.
The crowd started gathering at 3pm and dispersed around 6pm.
Read the full report in The Sunday Times.
By Nur Dianah Suhaimi (The Straits Times)
THE green field of Hong Lim Park was awashed in pink on Saturday afternoon.About 1,000 people dressed in various shades of pink turned up at the Speakers Corner there to participate in Singapore's first ever outdoor gay event.
Pink Dot Sg, a gay interest group, organised it.
The group was lobbying for a 'more inclusive Singapore' as well as the freedom to love, regardless of sexual orientation.
The event was peaceful and good-natured, with singing and cultural performances as well as groups of people picnicking on the grass. Many turned up with their dogs.
While the majority of those who came were young, not all were gay.
Sociologist Teo You Yenn, 34, came with her husband and 11-month-old daughter. All three were in pink.
Said Ms Teo: 'I believe there should be different kinds of families in Singapore. Gay people should have the right to public space and privacy, like everyone else.'
Local actors such as Timothy Nga, Neo Swee Lin and Pamela Oei were also there to support the cause.
The crowd started gathering at 3pm and dispersed around 6pm.
Read the full report in The Sunday Times.
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