Hong Kong LGBTQ Carnival Cancelled for Second Year
L'essentiel
- Hong Kong's largest annual LGBTQ carnival, Pink Dot HK, has been cancelled for the second consecutive year due to venue and licensing issues.
- The event, scheduled for June 14 at Stanley Plaza, could not secure necessary approvals from authorities within the tight timeline.
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Hong Kong's largest annual LGBTQ carnival, Pink Dot HK, was scheduled to take place on June 14 at Stanley Plaza and Murray House. Link Reit had previously pledged support for the event. This marks the second consecutive year the event has been cancelled.
Hong Kong’s largest annual LGBTQ carnival has been cancelled for the second year in a row after failing to secure a venue and the relevant event licences, according to its organiser.
The event was scheduled to be held at Stanley Plaza and Murray House on June 14, after Link Reit earlier pledged its support and facilitation and entered into multiple rounds of discussions with Pink Dot HK.
“With just one month to go until the scheduled event date, we have been diligently following procedures to apply for the necessary licences but have not yet received approval from the relevant authorities,” Pink Dot HK said in a social media statement.
“We have had to make the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Pink Dot HK outdoor carnival,” it added, citing the “tight timeline” and “uncertainties”, including the involvement of numerous partner organisations.
Questions ouvertes
- What specific licensing requirements were not met?
- Which authorities were responsible for the approval process?
- Will Pink Dot HK attempt to reschedule or seek alternative venues/dates?
- What is the impact of this cancellation on the LGBTQ+ community in Hong Kong?
