Nearly 2,400 participants from about 45 territories, including Britain, the United States, and Australia, will compete in a variety of games, from tennis and swimming to culturally rich activities like dragon boat racing and mahjong in the nine-day...
Participants hold the rainbow flag at the AIDS Quilt Memorial Ceremony, ahead of the Gay Games in Hong Kong, Nov. 4, 2023.Scores of athletes celebrated the opening of the Gay Games in Hong Kong on Saturday despite opposition from anti-LGBTQ lawmakers, marking the first time the international sporting event to be held in Asia.
Following the procession of athletes, a series of performances followed, highlighting Hong Kong’s Chinese culture, but also incorporating modern dance, musical theatre and lion dancers. But the city’s LGBTQ+ development is uneven. There is no law against discrimination based on sexual orientation and same-sex marriage is not recognized. While there is growing social acceptance for sexual minorities, especially among the younger generation, a portion of the local society remains conservative.
Earlier this week, prominent pro-establishment politician Regina Ip, a leading member of the Executive Council, Hong Kong’s Cabinet, faced criticism from gay rights skeptics for her support for the games. “Equal opportunity and non-discrimination are highly treasured by our government and our people,” Ip said, citing court rulings upholding legal rights for LGBTQ+ people and the establishment of a legal framework for same-sex partnerships.
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