Hong Lim Park Pink Dot

SINGAPORE — Thousands of people turned up at Hong Lim Park on Saturday (June 18) in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) rally ...

Others in the crowd held white umbrellas, which formed the word "Majulah" (onwards in Malay) when viewed from above. "It is clear that Singaporeans are no longer content with the status quo. Mr Kwek arrived at around 3.30pm wearing a light pink polo tee, and stopped by several booths set up by LGBTQ community groups. "It's not as impactful online, so it's great to be back," said the 25-year-old, who works in the media industry. we haven't lost our numbers." A new feature in this year's event was a booth where attendees could send messages "supporting the freedom to love" to the political representatives of their constituencies. "He's met a few of the organisers of the community groups here and heard about the struggles that they have encountered." Speaking to reporters, event organisers said that they were glad that the event could be run physically this year despite the "rushed" planning since the Covid-19 rules were relaxed. Another attendee, Joanna, who works in an admin role, said that she likewise felt that the mass attendance of the event sent a strong message to the authorities and the general public against discrimination. SINGAPORE — Thousands of people turned up at Hong Lim Park on Saturday (June 18) in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) rally Pink Dot, the first time that the event was held physically since 2019. - Attendees and event organisers said that they were glad that the event could be run physically this year SINGAPORE — Thousands of people turned up at Hong Lim Park on Saturday (June 18) in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) rally Pink Dot, the first time that the event was held physically since 2019.

SINGAPORE - Shades of pink covered the grass patches and footpaths of Hong Lim Park on Saturday (June 18) afternoon as the annual Pink Dot SG rally returned ...

We need to carry that fight forward." The cards will be delivered to MPs. He has attended Pink Dot since its first iteration in 2009.

After two years of virtual rallies due to the pandemic, Singapore's biggest queer pride event returned on Saturday to Hong Lim Park.

We brought thousands together in support of our cause for queer rights and pride in Singapore and that was the goal," a representative said. "Policies need to evolve to keep abreast of such changes in views. I brought along a skirt and changed into it when I arrived at the park and was so warmly welcomed. Already as it as, we are being erased in society here in so many aspects and this isn't okay." Gay sex in Singapore remains illegal even if it is consensual, between adults, and takes place in private. "I can't publicly embrace this side of myself and only have friends in the online community."

Worker's Party MP Jamus Lim was seen amongst thousands that attended Pink Dot on Saturday (18 Jun). He was there in a personal capacity.

What do you want to see in a progressive Singapore? Share them with us in the comments. It’s still early to say if this would bring progress on the political front. A Pink Dot spokesperson Mr Tan said MPs are invited to the event every year, and for an MP to actually be there is an “encouraging sign of progress.” This is the first time MPs were seen in attendance at Pink Dot. According to TODAY, event organisers pointed out that it was the first time an MP from the ruling party had attended in an “official capacity”. According to a South China Morning Post (SCMP) journalist, the WP MP was at Pink Dot in his personal capacity. Mr Lim was in a lilac shirt, posing with the attendee holding up a sign saying ‘Change starts now’.

Kebun Baru MP Henry Kwek appeared at Pink Dot on Saturday (18 Jun) along with large crowds that returned to the event after 3 years.

They chose to form this word as a “nudge” to the people with “the power and responsibility to take that step forward and make change happen”. The significance of an MP visiting Pink Dot is huge, though it remains to be seen what it means in the long run. When this finally took place, the group raised their placards to form the Pink Dot and the word “Majulah“, the first word of our National Anthem. For the finale, the crowd gathered with pink placards to listen to speeches and form the eponymous Pink Dot, though this was delayed by quite a while from its stated time of 6pm. This year’s Pink Dot was also remarkable for the large crowds that formed, many taking the chance to finally participate in a mask-off event with thousands of other people. Mr Kwek even posed for a photo with the Mailbox, a new feature where people can take photos with their placard — which has a message like “Time For Change” on it — and send the photo to their MPs along with a message if they want.