Pink Dot: Celebrating Pride and Love in Singapore

The queue did not start here. In fact, it started 20 minutes before here. But that is a good thing, because thousands of Singaporeans and Permanent Residents like us went to Pink Dot!

We happily waited 40 minutes to get in.

Singapore is not much of a protesting country, but we were at Speaker's Corner, for what was both a celebration of love, and an official protest!

Officially, we are protesting Section 377a of Penal Code 1871, which prohibits sex between consenting men. For context, Canada repealed a similar law in 1969.To make it official, we sent the above picture and note to our Member of Parliament.

We were certainly not the only ones!

Unofficially, we were also here to support the LGBT community, and groups who help in the challenges they face in their lives, including access to benefits, marriage, and housing.

Pink dot is named in reference to "The Little Red Dot", which is how Singapore is often portrayed in maps, given we're small.

The mascot is Pinkie, shown here along with some fabulously dressed ladies in the 30 degree heat! Oh, and Barry. You can show your support locally with a Pinkie pin.

Barry and I were fairly fabulous with our masks, rainbows, and accessories, but next year I'll be getting these rainbow tights! Happy Pride Month, and here's hoping for more freedom to love!

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