Singapore’s largest LGBTQ-affirming movement, Pink Dot SG, today marked a momentous 10 years with a strong, confident statement to the country. Emblazoned across a sea of pink lights created by thousands of Singaporeans and Permanent Residents were three simple yet powerful words – We Are Ready – a clarion call for inclusion, diversity and equality.
Pink Dot 10 was both a celebration and a sneak peek into the movement’s future. The inaugural PinkFest that took place over three weeks prior to Pink Dot today, saw over 20 LGBTQ-themed events created and curated by businesses, companies and individuals. Hundreds of people – LGBTQ and straight – attended these events in a strong show of support for the community.
Adding to this, and for the second year running, the Red Dot For Pink Dot initiative saw strong support among local businesses. 113 sponsors came onboard this year.
“We mark our tenth edition with hope and optimism for the future, but are also mindful that plenty more still remains to be done for Singapore to fully embrace the tenets of inclusion, diversity and equality,” said Paerin Choa, Pink Dot SG spokesperson. “As we celebrate this milestone, witnessing Speaker’s Corner awash in pink, let us remember that, just as we’ve been forced to erect barriers that separate us from friends and family members here, the LGBTQ community are likewise still restricted by discriminating laws and social prejudice.”
“To the members of the LGBTQ community and straight allies who turned up to be counted – from the bottom of our hearts, a big thank you.”
“To Singapore, as we march onward to the future, and as we celebrate National Day in a few weeks, we ask that you join hands with us, in love and compassion, to build a Singapore we can all truly call home. We Are Ready for this.” Read more via Pink Dot
today was so amazing 💝💓💖💞 thank you pinkdot and everyone for making this possible 🤩❣️ pic.twitter.com/d5jNwvFPXM
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