SINGAPORE – Hong Lim Park was again decked in pink as thousands celebrated the first Pink Dot SG rally since the repeal of Section 377A, the law that criminalised gay sex. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE – Hong Lim Park was again decked in pink as thousands celebrated the first Pink Dot SG rally sinceSaturday’s rally, which was the annual event’s 15th iteration, sought to celebrate the families of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people and to invite the public to take a stand in envisioning a Singapore for all families.
Similar to past rallies, they had to show a photo identification to confirm that they are Singaporeans or permanent residents. Foreigners are not allowed to take part in Speakers’ Corner events, which includes the Pink Dot rally.The night ended with attendees, who were encouraged to bring pink torches, getting together in a light-up formation to spell out the word “family”.
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