Thousands turn up for annual Pink Dot SG rally to show support for LGBTQ community

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Participants could pen messages to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to share their hopes and concerns.

SINGAPORE – Hong Lim Park was awash in hues of pink on June 29 as thousands turned up for the annual Pink Dot SG rally at the Speakers’ Corner.

Ang Mo Kio GRC MP Darryl David, Nee Soon GRC MPs Carrie Tan and Derrick Goh, Workers’ Party MPs Jamus Lim, He Ting Ru and Louis Chua, as well as Progress Singapore Party’s Lim Cher Hong and Jeffrey Khoo also showed up dressed in pink. Attendees dressed in various shades of pink began streaming into Hong Lim Park at around 3.30pm. They laid out picnic mats and foldable chairs on the grass, and some even brought their pet dogs along.Similar to past rallies, attendees had to show a photo identification to confirm that they are Singaporeans or permanent residents. Foreigners are not allowed to take part in Speakers’ Corner events, which include the Pink Dot rally.

Mr Tan said: “During this period of change and transition, we look to our leaders and their promises for what lies ahead. They have staked the future of this country on a vision where everyone in society benefits, not just a few.

 

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