When the Pinks raised their voices in Singapore

Freedom to Love

I think everyone, particularly the black sheeps, needs to put this in their head that every person have the right to decide what they want just like any other human beings have the right to believe in any religion they want!

Speaking of an Open Society?

The problem with Singapore is that we aren't allowed to practice human rights, in this case, freedom to love (LGBT relationships to name it) which every humans should be guaranteed of. WHAT A SHAME FOR SINGAPORE! We are a multi-racial, multi-religious, multi-cultural, multi-sexual and a multi-lingual country as we all know. What is Singapore to you if our society isn't allowed the freedom to love? Don't you think the whole "government intention to keep Singapore a safe and a harmonious society " hoo-haa pointless? It is only when Singaporeans learn to accept everyone for who they are that we can mature as a culture.

Perhaps it's just the way how Singaporeans think. Oh well. Singaporeans are quick to assume that we have the freedom to love despite knowing that GLBT communities here are bigot's number one hated people.

The Pinks are here!

Am glad to report however that more than a thousand turned up in different shades of pink on Saturday 16th May, 2009 to celebrate a common cause and achieve solidarity. It is also our deepest hope that we were able to witness equality for LGBT communities here for the very first time in conservative Singapore. Who would have thought?

The crowds were inspiring -- from parents, families and friends celebrating and supporting each other to people of different sexual orientation were there to build up the atmosphere. Some came well-prepared with mats and were spotted having picnic. Many were enjoying the performances put up by organisers. Even dogs/puppies were among the crowds. The event was organised by Pink Dot.

Pink Dot is basically a non-profit movement started by a teeny weeny group of individuals who care deeply about the place that LGBT Singaporeans call home. From what I've been told, it's an event for everyone, more like a pro-family event to me where all people (regardless of colour or sexuality) meet together to commemorate love in all forms and between people regardless of their sexual orientation! What's more, support the elimination of prejudice against our LGBT communities.

Being a young Singaporean myself, and who doesn't have a hostile attitude towards homosexual, I think it is necessary for everyone to know that every person is “multi-layered”. Just like you and me, we are defined by more than just our sexuality. With that being said, associating religion with sexuality is the most stupidest thing a person would do when they have nothing else to defend their views. Am I wrong to say this?

Anyway, the highlight at the event was the human pink dot which was formed at around 5pm from a vantage point nearby! I hope you love this as much as I do! Finally, after so long, Singaporeans have a great understanding of diversity!

Fauzi Rassull is a very popular Singaporean blogger.
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