Pinkdot 2012, Singapore

Everyone should have the freedom to love, regardless of sexual orientation. But fear, ignorance and prejudice often stand in the way. At Pink Dot, we believe the first step to overcoming these barriers is for open-minded segments of society to come together. If you too feel that LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) people deserve to express their love just like any other Singaporean, please join us at Hong Lim Park on 30 June 2012.

"Find out what are some of the realities of being lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) in Singapore, and the yearnings for a more enlightened future.

Notes: Positive representations of LGBT people are disallowed or heavily restricted in newspapers, magazines, radio, television and film in Singapore; 377A is the section of the Singapore Penal Code that criminalizes sex between male adults.

For more info, check the pinkdot video 2011, 2010 and 2009 at Hong Lim Park. Its bigger and bigger dot every year. Do you wanna be a part of this to support freedom to love? For more info, please check http://pinkdot.sg

Hong Lim Park located not too far from Chinatown (NE4) or Clarke Quay (NE5), from People's Park Center just cross then walking straight forward to Clarke Quay, you can find Hong Lim Park at the Bus stop B05059 (Bus services are CT28, 2, 12, 33, 54, 147 and 190).

It is not about gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender event. all singaporean, PR and foreigner (staright or not) who support freedom to love, who support their family member, who support human rights and who support a peaceful movement, join there at Hong Lim Park. Every family bring their children, their parent even their pet to join this event. This year, bring your pink stick to Hong Lim Park on 30 June 2012 at 6 PM, be a part of Pinkdot movement, freedom to love at Singapore. Be there!

Updated: Pinkdot 2012

Pusing Pusing Chinatown Jakarta, Glodok

Hoaaa,... Bangun pagi... Aktivitas yang setiap hari dilakukan.. Seperti biasa 06.30 AM sudah terjaga.. Padahal ini weekend.. Kenapa Dee harus bangun sepagi ini gusti? Ya sudahlah kalo kata Bondan Prakoso... Saatnya nyalain TV, pantengin B Channel, yah weekend, kuliner dan jalan-jalan serta masak ala Chef Haryo menjadi pilihan.

Oh iya ada janji dengan Ondy, mau menelusuri Glodok, beli cemilan buat Imlek. Tapi mau nyuci baju baru dulu nih sebelum dipakai untuk Imlek-an. Ternyata nyuci itu cape dan memerlukan waktu yang cukup lama, sudah jam 10 aja setelah selesai mencuci. Saatnya mandi dan ketemu Ondy untuk nae TransJ menelusuri Glodok. Iya lebih memilih pake angkutan umum saja dibandingkan naek motor, macet dan susah parkir menjadi pertimbangan disamping Glodok juga daerah rawan.

Alhasil 10.30 setelah mandi, kita pun berangkat dan kondisi antrian TransJ lumayan rame. Bus-nya lama banget, penuh dan banyak penumpang menyebalkan. Alhasil nyampai di halte Glodok sekitar pukul 12.00, nyari makan di Gloria, saatnya kuliner.. Udah lama ga makan iBab dan saya memilih makan nasi hainam campur.. Sedangkan Ondy memilih mie lebar pangsit, lanjutin dengan camilan lain dan makan satay.. Iyakkss.. Ondy pesan sate, isinya lemak semua..

Setelah kenyang beli cemilan, dan tetap favorit Emping Pedas. Terus ngajakin Ondy telusurin Pasar, Chandra Building dan seluruh Glodok kita telusurin. Rame menjelang Imlek-an. Udah late Chinese New Year shopping ini, asik muter-muter sambil mengenang kembali kehidupan di kampung, yang 'chinese' banget.

Perjalanan terakhir kita akhiri mensurvey harga TV LCD.. Ga jauh beda juga ternyata dengan harga di Carefour. hmmm.. Tapi belum saatnya beli sih.. ntar-ntar aja.. Akhirnya perjalanan di Glodok berakhir pukul 14.30, pulang ke Tanjung Duren dengan TransJ. Akhirnya nyampe di kos... Berberes dan tidur.. Asyik banget tidur siang!
Wooooohoooo..! Udah lama banget ga tidur siang.. enak banget rasanya..