Pink Dot HK is an annual pride event held in Hong Kong since 2011, inspired by Pink Dot SG.[1]
History
edit2014
editInspired by Pink Dot Singapore, Pink Dot HK 2014 was held on 15 June in Tamar Park. Pink Dot HK was co-organized by the LGBT groups BigLove Alliance and Pink Alliance and ran under the theme "We Are Family: The Freedom to Love". The event included an outdoor picnic and funfair, as well as a closing concert featuring performers Denise Ho and Anthony Wong.[2] The event was widely covered by local media, including the Oriental Daily News.[3] Turnout was estimated at 12,000.
Before the event, the Bank of America Tower was decorated in pink to publicise the event.[4]
2015
editPink Dot HK 2015 was held on 20 September 2015, once again at Tamar Park in front of the Central Government Complex. Notable attendees included actor Gregory Wong, singer Anthony Wong, singer Denise Ho, United States Consul General Clifford Hart, and Chairman of the Equal Opportunities Commission York Chow.[5] Turnout was estimated at more than 15,000.[5]
2025
editOn 31 July 2025, Pink Dot HK 2025 was cancelled after the West Kowloon Cultural District informed organizers the space would not be made available to them.[6][7] The event was scheduled to be the 11th Pink Dot HK, held on 12 October.[6] In place of the carnival, Pink Dot held a livestreamed concert featuring performances and talks by activists, as well as a fashion show.[8]
2026
editOn 18 May 2026, Pink Dot HK 2026 was again cancelled after difficulties in finding a venue for the event. The organisers were unable to rent out the planned venue due to 'licensing issues'.[8]
References
edit- ↑ Lee, James (4 September 2024). "HK's largest LGBTQ event Pink Dot to celebrate 10th anniversary". Hong Kong Free Press HKFP. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ↑ "About Pink Dot Hong Kong". Pink Dot Hong Kong. Archived from the original on 16 June 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
- ↑ "娛樂蘋台 | 即時新聞 | 20140615 | 【一點粉紅】1萬2千人撐場 明哥：最好嘅生日禮物". Hk.apple.nextmedia.com. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- ↑ "Pink Dot Hong Kong - News". Pinkdot.hk. Archived from the original on 9 September 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- 1 2 Grundy, Tom (20 September 2015). "Sea of Pink: Over 15,000 attend gay equality rally as Hong Kong lags years behind on LGBTQ rights". Hong Kong Free Press.
- 1 2 Leung, Hillary (31 July 2025). "HK's Pink Dot cancelled after organiser denied West Kowloon venue". Hong Kong Free Press HKFP. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ↑ "Hong Kong's largest annual LGBTQ carnival cancelled after host venue backs out". South China Morning Post. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- 1 2 Leung, Hillary (18 May 2026). "HK LGBTQ carnival Pink Dot scrapped for 2nd year after venue pulls out". Hong Kong Free Press HKFP. Retrieved 1 June 2026.