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Hong Kong LGBTQ Carnival Pink Dot Cancelled Again

Hong Kong's annual LGBTQ carnival, Pink Dot, has been cancelled for the second consecutive year. The cancellation is due to the withdrawal of its venue and difficulties in securing necessary licenses.

18 May, 08:35 — 18 May, 09:53
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SCMPMostly Factual39d ago

LGBTQ carnival axed for second year in a row after failing to secure venue, licences

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. Pink Dot HK announced on Monday that it was forced to cancel this year’s festival after property manager Link Reit pulled its offer to rent two venues to the advocacy group. The event was scheduled to be held at Stanley Plaza and Murray House on June 14, after Link Reit earlier pledged its support and facilitatio...

By Leopold Chen

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straits-timesMostly Factual39d ago

Hong Kong LGBTQ carnival Pink Dot cancelled again - The Straits Times

Hong Kong LGBTQ carnival Pink Dot cancelled again  The Straits Times

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hk-free-pressMostly Factual39d ago

Hong Kong LGBTQ carnival Pink Dot scrapped for second year after venue pulls out

Hong Kong’s Pink Dot carnival has been cancelled for the second year in a row – again due to difficulties in finding a venue to host the event. In a statement on Monday, the organiser said it had been applying for the necessary licences but had not received approval from the “relevant authorities.” Link REIT […]

By Hillary Leung

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punch-ngMostly Factual39d ago

Hong Kong LGBTQ carnival cancelled again after venue withdrawal

Hong Kong’s major LGBTQ event, Pink Dot, has been cancelled for a second consecutive year after the venue manager, Link REIT, pulled out last minute. Read More: https://punchng.com/hong-kong-lgbtq-carnival-cancelled-again-after-venue-withdrawal/

By Punch Newspapers

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