Pink Dot⁢ HK Celebrates​ 10 Years⁤ of Promoting LGBTQIA+ Rights

Hong Kong’s largest LGBTQIA+ community event, Pink Dot HK,‌ marked its 10th anniversary this year with a grand⁣ celebration at⁣ the West Kowloon Cultural District Art Park. The event, held on the 22nd,⁤ drew ⁤a record 6,878 visitors throughout ⁤the day, featuring concerts, booths, and‌ various activities.

We Are Fabu10us: This Year’s Pink Dot Theme

This year’s Pink Dot theme, “We Are Fabu10us,” aimed to promote gay rights and support minorities. The event featured ⁢a total of ⁣80‍ booths and ⁣activities, with ​many ‍citizens⁣ attending in pink attire or ⁤carrying rainbow flags ‌to show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Performances and Activities Galore

The event ⁣featured over 20⁢ performances on stage, including sets‌ by popular singers Serrini, Xiao Fei, P1X3L, and Sica, as well as a⁣ special​ appearance by drag queen‍ Drag Queen.

A ​Decade ​of Love and Acceptance

Conference Director Liang Siu-fai reflected ⁣on the event’s​ 10-year journey, noting ⁢that ‌Pink Dot has undergone many ⁣changes, including suspensions and indoor events. However,⁤ the spirit of “love ⁤on the pink and rainy day” has remained strong.

Huang Xiahui Urges Government to Legalize⁢ Same-Sex Marriage

Huang Xiahui, the ‌94-year-old “Pink ‌Ambassador,” called‍ on the government to legalize ⁣same-sex marriage ⁣as ‌soon as possible. She emphasized that with the advancement of time, individuals should have the right to “love openly”⁣ without fear of persecution.

Huang Xiahui pointed out that the Court ‍of Final Appeal has already ruled ‌in favor‌ of establishing an alternative⁢ framework⁤ for legal recognition of same-sex partnerships. She ⁢hopes that the government and parliamentarians will take immediate action⁢ to promote‌ legislation⁤ and legalize same-sex marriage.

Huang Xiahui believes that as long as individuals love each other and do not harm others, they should be ⁤allowed to marry, ​regardless‌ of their gender.