Guest Guest Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 could i wear white? because i am going to somewhere which i have to wear white... but my bag is pink though.. would really love to go down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendryTan Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Today is Pinkdot 2014, get to HongLim Park to celebrate the #FreedomeToLove. #PinkDotSG. PS: For those who wants to go but are scare to be alone, go with the BW group.PM Bern now on the place /time to meet ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 could i wear white? because i am going to somewhere which i have to wear white... but my bag is pink though.. would really love to go down... Don't be stupid la. Wear white? Some <<other groups>> are going to wear white today to protest against LGBT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndbt Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 but snowman likes white color >_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendryTan Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Notice we have turned BW header pink.Today BW wears pink too.BlowingWind supports the #FreedomToLove #PinkDotSG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodeanza Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Last few questions1) Can I wear blue or black?2) What I'm going to do when I reached there?3) Im going alone so am I going to say hi to people or?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickelback Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Haha i will go there to support without wearing pink, but hopefully i will gather enough courage to wear pink next year :-) or maybe i just bring something to change later Green wing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 My kids can't wait to be at Pink Dot this afternoon for a fun family picnic. We're all dressed up in PINK and ready to go. Hope everybody have a great time. See you there! btw i'm surprised to see some gay guys here feeling scared to come out in pink and celebrate with us. If straight people like us ain't scared to wear pink and show solidarity for everybody's freedom to love, what are you afraid of? Come, bring some pride and courage with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedict5856 Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I wear pink today to work but I am NOT going down to attend this stupid, retarded event. I do not need other ppl's approval to accept me or not. I live my own life. They rot or die, none of my business. Marineboy and razz669 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I wear pink today to work but I am NOT going down to attend this stupid, retarded event. I do not need other ppl's approval to accept me or not. I live my own life. They rot or die, none of my business. Yes LGBTs dun need anybody's approval to exist. Wear pink everywhere we go today. Straight allies and families join in too. Let's make a real Singapore-shaped pink dot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vometra Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 See you there guys! Let's hope mother nature is accommodating and gives us cool, dry weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eujiboo Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I wear pink today to work but I am NOT going down to attend this stupid, retarded event. I do not need other ppl's approval to accept me or not. I live my own life. They rot or die, none of my business.Well no one's forcing you to attend the stupid , retarded event . You can live your life peacefully . angel_dust and Marineboy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacque Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) I wear pink today to work but I am NOT going down to attend this stupid, retarded event. I do not need other ppl's approval to accept me or not. I live my own life. They rot or die, none of my business. Chill there, so much angst! Keep calm and have Eggs Benedict for a good Saturday brunch. Edited June 28, 2014 by Blacque iamziz 1 Instagram: vodkabaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel_dust Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Still reeling from high fever and bad gastric but it's not gonna stop me from attending for the very first time. See you guys there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendryTan Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Today Pinkdot Program. Please point to http://www.facebook.com/pinkdotsg as organisers are releasing new information rapidly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodeanza Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I saw that the event will have cotton candy and airbrush tattoo are those free or cost m9ney?. Do I need bring money for things over there?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendryTan Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 1. Go support the #FreedomToLove at #PinkDotSG 2. If you hesitating because you got NO company to go. PM Bern now. The group is meeting at 4pm. 3. For those Closets concerned, remember PinkDot attendees consists of LGBT and also a lot of straight people who also support the #FreedomToLove. You can also go at 7pm where the crowd is much bigger and sun has set. Get there to join in the PinkDot formation and be counted ! #PinkDotSG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothandsome Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Otw bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Is it compulsory to wear pink? My partner and I don't have anything pink in our closet. If not, Is there any "sensitive" colours we should avoid wearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngpunk Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I wear pink today to work but I am NOT going down to attend this stupid, retarded event. I do not need other ppl's approval to accept me or not. I live my own life. They rot or die, none of my business. this comment is almost as ignorant as straights thinking LGBTs are lifestyle choices. the idea of the event, from what i see, is to promote and make aware of different realities that straights and LGBTs are living in. while as an individual you certainly need not obtain "approval" for how you live your life, the reality in singapore is that the LGBT community as a whole is not getting the "acceptance" that it very much deserves. i, for one, truly believe that the Singapore community as a whole has been a hell lot more accepting of homosexuals from 5 years ago than the government would have us believe. and that, is in no small part due to the efforts that everyone puts in to bring awareness to the LGBT issues, including this event that you're calling stupid and retarded. so while you may not realize you're actually reaping the fruits of others' labors, trust me, you are. so even if you're not one who would take part in this voluntary event because in your view, apparently it's just a bunch of losers going there to seek permissions from the straights, the most decent thing you could've done is just to keep quite instead of using derogatory words to describe the event. grow up. Tony Tran 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephyr123 Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 won't be going this year but will try to go next year!!! Enjoy yourselves everyone =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junxiang Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 just passed the area, so many pinky. last year also just passed there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybabylister Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I at pinkdot but I don know who can I talk too. First time here Anyone can let me join in the party. Look very fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Chua Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 this year i cant go but support it mentally lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pinkdot supporter Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I at pinkdot but I don know who can I talk too. First time hereAnyone can let me join in the party. Look very funWhere are u standing near? I go and talk to you.Moderator sorry this is special case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz669 Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I wear pink today to work but I am NOT going down to attend this stupid, retarded event.I do not need other ppl's approval to accept me or not. I live my own life. They rot or die, none of my business.A condemnation from within the circle!!If don't want to go, just don't go. If got nothing nice to say, just smile. It's effortless. iamziz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVisitors Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I wear pink today to work but I am NOT going down to attend this stupid, retarded event. I do not need other ppl's approval to accept me or not. I live my own life. They rot or die, none of my business.Even if you disagree to such an event, there are better and many ways you can phrase your thoughts Oh i almost forgot pigs do not have EQ Me and bf not going down but will watch from a far distance because we dislike crowded hot stuffy places Enjoy guys ! junxiang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybabylister Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Where are u standing near? I go and talk to you.Moderator sorry this is special case.Pls line me <removed by mod>lonely stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junxiang Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Even if you disagree to such an event, there are better and many ways you can phrase your thoughts Oh i almost forgot pigs do not have EQ Me and bf not going down but will watch from a far distance because we dislike crowded hot stuffy places Enjoy guys !agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bern Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 If you are alone, come find us near the front of the stage now! Join the official BW Telegram Group Chat: https://bit.ly/frmbw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothandsome Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 So hot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Are there more people there this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I wear pink today to work but I am NOT going down to attend this stupid, retarded event. I do not need other ppl's approval to accept me or not. I live my own life. They rot or die, none of my business.Such an asshole. They are looking for replacement this coming August. Please live your own life and dun cum here to post your nonsense. Go to a straight forum (you turn straight because you cannot tahan women). We cannot tahan you 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Such an asshole. They are looking for replacement this coming August. Please live your own life and dun cum here to post your nonsense. Go to a straight forum (you turn straight because you cannot tahan women). We cannot tahan you 2.Should be (you turn gay because...) Sorril. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendryTan Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 LGBT is a diverse community. We have to accept some differences in opinion. However we prefer everyone to express it cordially. Engage, instead of using strong adjectives. Pinkdot organiser announced that there were 26K people at PinkDot2014. This is 23% increase compared to last year even in the face of immense pressure from certain groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendryTan Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Yahoo News is Efficient and FAST. They have already published their report on PinkDot 2014. https://sg.news.yahoo.com/singapore-s-pink-dot-gay-rights-rally-draws-thousands-of-people-amid--unprecedented--discrimination-112620712.html ______________________________________ Singapore's Pink Dot gay rights rally draws thousands amid 'unprecedented' discrimination By Yahoo! Singapore | Yahoo Newsroom Amid opposition from some religious conservatives, thousands of people turned up at Hong Lim Park on Saturday for the annual Pink Dot event supporting Singapore’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Organisers estimated that 26,000 people were at the park during the height of the event at 8pm, surpassing the record 21,000 set last year and despite what they called “overwhelming” negativity towards the gathering, which celebrates the “freedom to love”. Earlier this month, a Muslim teacher launched a “Wear White” campaign on Facebook to remind Muslims not to participate in the event. The campaign also encourages supporters to wear white when attending tarawih prayers which begins on the eve of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, taking place on the same evening as Pink Dot's event. Meanwhile, it is also typical of Muslims in Singapore to wear white when attending prayers at the mosque. However, when Yahoo Singapore approached some of those attending tarawih at Sultan Mosque in the Kampong Glam district, several were unaware of such a campaign. "I don't know about any wear white campaign protesting against Pink Dot...I don't know about any anti-gay campaign, I came here to pray," said a 23-year-old man known as Azmi, who was on his way to prayers. The campaign also drew support from conservative Christians led by Faith Community Baptish Church senior pastor Lawrence Khong, who staunchly opposes the repeal of Section 377A which criminalizes sex between men. For the first time since the event began in 2009, organizers engaged security personnel for crowd control and to prepare for any unruly behaviour. Organizers also introduced a “community voices” segment in the rally to feature six speakers, including "sticker lady" Samantha Lo and human rights lawyer M Ravi, prominent blogger Benjamin Lee, university student Melissa Tsang, a transgender woman, Fanny Ler, with husband, Zack Ling. In his speech, Ravi said that in challenging Section 377A “we are fighting for fundamental equal rights”. Lo, meanwhile, talked about her experiences dealing with discrimination in Singapore society. “I worked twice as hard to prove that a lesbian female can contribute to society,” she said. In a press briefing before the start of the event at 5pm, Pink Dot spokesperson Paerin Choa said that the extent of discrimination against the LGBT community has been “unprecedented” this year. "We saw that the online comments made towards us were very brazen this year and that the extend of the negativity was quite overwhelming," said Choa, reiterating that the team wants to "cure the stereotype" on "gay people". On the flipside, Choa also noted that the wear white campaign had helped to gain more awareness on Pink Dot. However, he said that organizers were open to having a dialogue with Khong, who has asked his followers to wear white specially for a worship service at Suntec Convention Centre on Sunday to make a "statement". "We are getting through to Mr Khong through another fellow pastor. At this moment, we are trying to find a suitable avenue to get in touch with the 'wear white' people. We have not had any contact made with them as of yet," said Choa. The Pink Dot gathering has been growing rapidly over the years, drawing a record 21,000 people last year from 2,500 in its inaugural year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendryTan Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Official PinkDot 2014 pictures from PinkDot Facebook Bern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendryTan Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Forming the #FreedomToLove . Taken from Pinkdot Facebook. Dorkable 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothandsome Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 A little boring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 A little boringWhy boring? 对自己好是一种幸福， 对别人好是一种积福。 Spend time counting your blessings, not airing your complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Was there sori guys i wore black, i m not ready to out myself, but i saw many people wearing other colours, maybe closeted like me, enjoyed myself, hope next year have courage enough to wear pink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_M Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Nice to meet old and new friends at the event. Bern 1 http://www.facebook.com/gachimuchi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItchyHand Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Official PinkDot 2014 pictures from PinkDot FacebookI like the first pic very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navyblue Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I was there but not in pink too, but who cares, just go enjoy and support.Btw, I am surprised the light up was still featured on TV news after all the hoohas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rainbow Candy Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Trust me. I didn't notice any group of people wearing white colors in the MRT, many people wear different shades of color. . Which means, people don't bother to wear white on Saturday to deliberately oppose the LGBT. However, I did notice an old uncle wearing white and was sitting alone in the MRT. He was staring at me, than when I stare back, he closed his eyes. He looked very unhappiy, his cheeck sunked to the bone bone, his chin lengthened and became sharp, and his eyes were dark. Not the type that would easily give up seat to the needy. His pale dark cloud freaked me out! When I reached pinkdot, it all became very different. I felt the warmth coming to greet me at Clark Quay. It was a sea of Pink and I told myself - I am finally HOME to my "family". Seeing is believing, never trust what Shit Times report,.The survey about 78% people unsupportive of LGBT has been crushed at the scene today. I hope they do an honest reporting tomorrow (if they dare) about the crowd size. If not, the social media will be doing it to presurrize msm to report the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pink Banana Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 If not for the tree blocking the light. I believe everywhere is pink. Not a sea of Pink but an ocean of it. We definitely need a bigger space next year. I also believe a large part of GLBT couldn't attend due to work shift as many of them worked in retail or F & B industry. So, ya, we have lots of support everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bern Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 BW gathering for Pink Dot 2014 has successfully concluded! Thanks to everyone who joined us, and to xLeviathan for those yummy pink cupcakes! We started off by visiting the community tents and various booths before finding a nice shaded spot right below the stage where the fans are blowing. We then got seated and played some icebreaker games while waiting for the event to start.The concert started immediately after the speeches by various speakers including M Ravi among others. After more performance at sunset it was time to form up for the Pink Dot. It was then I started to really notice how packed the entire park was compared to previous years. Later it was announced that this year's Pink Dot saw a record number of 26,000 attendees.After the formation, we went to a nearby hawker center for makan before concluding the gathering. I hope everyone who came enjoyed themselves as much as I did. To those who are going for the after-party, safe sex please. Some of my favorite moments has to be:The national anthem sung by the Singapore Men's Chorus which coincided with the flypast of the national flag by the RSAF's chinook.The memorable Hokkien performance by Broadway Beng.Sing-along of the song 'Tell me something good' performed by the band Ugly in the Morning.What's your favorite Pink Dot moment? oralb, Phil, HendryTan and 1 other 4 Join the official BW Telegram Group Chat: https://bit.ly/frmbw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navyblue Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) Seeing is believing, never trust what Shit Times report,.The survey about 78% people unsupportive of LGBT has been crushed at the scene today. I hope they do an honest reporting tomorrow (if they dare) about the crowd size. If not, the social media will be doing it to presurrize msm to report the truth.TV news already (briefly) reported 26000 people turned up. And they showed the light-up too.I think thousands more would have turned up if not for the NDP rehearsal and performances at Sports Hub. Edited June 28, 2014 by navyblue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Congratulations! :clap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HendryTan Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Seeing is believing, never trust what Shit Times report,.The survey about 78% people unsupportive of LGBT has been crushed at the scene today. I hope they do an honest reporting tomorrow (if they dare) about the crowd size. If not, the social media will be doing it to presurrize msm to report the truth.1. Digress slightly to talk about this 78%, as the media will likely be referring to it when talking about Gay in Singapore.2. In 2014, IPS (Institute of Public Study) did a study about Singaporean attitude towards various social issues.i. 78.2% said sex between 2 adults of same sex is wrong. (This is the 78% the media referring to)ii. 80.3% said sex with a person other than your marriage partner is wrongiii. 72.7% said Pregnancy outside of Marriage is wrongiv. 69.3% said Gambling is wrongetc. (See the attached table below) 3. Notice a high percentage of Singaporeans thought those above activities were Wrong,But NONE of the the above activities are criminalised except gay sex (under section 377A).4. Also notice 78% just say they think gay sex is wrong.Do NOT read it to imply that they want gay sex to be make ILLEGAL.Thinking it is Wrong and wanting it to be make ILLEGAL is very different.5. We do NOT hear the media add the line 69.3% think gambling is wrong when they refer to the casinos.But this number 78% is used to defend why gay sex must be illegal.The above table is from Table 10.5 / Page 49 of the IPS study paper. http://lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/ips/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/06/WorkingPaper21_180614_V4.pdf Bern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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