Clement Tan, spokesperson for Pink Dot, hailed a “perceptible shift in social attitudes” but said more must be done. theSun theSundaily LGBT change ban government Singapore WorldNews
Supporters attend the annual Pink Dot event in a public show of support for the LGBTQ community at Hong Lim Park in Singapore on June 24, 2023. - AFPPIX: Singapore drag performer Yeo Sam Jo has been feeling much more confident and safe heading off to shows in the full regalia of pink sequin dress, pearl necklace and heavy make-up.
“Sometimes the stares ... from ‘Wow, you look interesting’ to ‘Oh, you look different’ ... but nothing bad has been said or done,“ Yeo said recently before jumping into a taxi on a balmy tropical evening on the way to a show. But the historic lifting of the ban was not all welcomed by LGBT people. At the same time, parliament amended the constitution to prevent court challenges that in other countries have led to the legalisation of same-sex marriage.
The government stresses the need to maintain a balance in society, upholding traditional family values but allowing space for all to contribute.LGBT issues are appearing in the typically conservative domestic media, known for toeing the government line. “Over the past year I am seeing more people dressing in the way they like, even if it identifies them as LGBTQ persons. I am seeing a lot more drag shows happening in Singapore,“ said administrative executive Nishanthiy Balasamy, 34, a straight woman attending the Pink Dot rally on Saturday to support her gay brother.
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