Fridae speaks to Dr Tan Chong Kee, Singapore's best-known figure in civil society activism, about his upcoming talk on Aug 2 which challenges the notion that same-sex love is contrary to Asian values.
While Singapore will not see Nation - Asia's largest gay and lesbian event - on its shores this year, several gay individuals and groups have come together to organise IndigNation held from Jul 28 till Aug 26. A Fridae exclusive!
Described by attendees and organisers as "historic," the groundbreaking international conference of Asian queer studies held in Bangkok last week attracted some 550 scholars, NGO workers and gay activists from over 20 countries. Sylvia Tan reports from Bangkok.
Fridae chats with Josephine Ho, an English professor and founder of the Center for the Study of Sexualities at the Taiwan National Central University, and keynote speaker at the upcoming International Conference of Asian Queer Studies in Bangkok.
Fridae interviews Singapore born, LA-based playwright of Porcelain. The controversial play, which was bestowed the prestigious London Fringe Award for Best Play in 1992, will be staged by Toy Factory in Singapore on April 7-10 and 12-17.
A senior health official in Singapore who linked HIV surge among MSM to popular annual gay dance parties "which allowed gays from high prevalence societies to fraternise with local gay men" has drawn fire from gay groups.
Health authorities warn that Singapore might face an "alarming AIDS epidemic" and cite gay men as primary contributors to the country's increasing HIV infection rates.
Fridae speaks with first time novelist and former Manhunt contestant Edmund Wee about his recently released book, The Narcissist, and finds out what he thinks about morality, individuality and choice; and narcissists in the gay circuit.
Fridae chats with DJ Antwone who promises to get the house pumping with his blend of funky and tribal grooves at Zouk (Singapore) this Sunday, April 11.
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