Cambodia LGBT Pride 2011 is organised by Rainbow Community Kampuchea (RoCK), a voluntary non-profit group that supports Cambodian lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT) by recognising and promoting the need for equality and respect regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity (SOGI).
Due to local regulations, the festival will not feature a street parade or public rally. Planned events include art and photography exhibitions, a film festival featuring Cambodian and foreign films on LGBT themes, various drag shows, karaoke nights, parties and other social events at gay-friendly venues. Other activities include daily "pride aerobics" workouts at Wat Botum Park, a pool tournament, a quiz night, roller skating, a family and community day with a visit to a local pagoda, and a workshop on LGBT issues.
A full, up-to-date schedule of events can be found at the following websites: Mstylekhmer.com (Events section), MStyle Facebook page and Cambodia LGBT Pride Facebook page. For the first time, a bilingual ‘Guide to Pride’ booklet that features a list of LGBT friendly venues and additional information about events during Pride week is being distributed.
Program at a glance:
Mon 9 May
7pm | Opening Of Walk With Pride Asia Photo Exhibition | K’ynay
8pm | Screening Of ‘Priscilla Queen Of The Desert’ | The Flicks
Tue 10 May
6-7am | Pride Aerobics | Wat Botum Park
2-5pm | NGO Stakeholder Workshop
6-8pm | Opening Of ‘Proud Out Loud’ Art Exhibit | Meta House
8pm | Launch Of LGBT Film Festival | Meta House
Wed 11 May
6-7am | Pride Aerobics | Wat Botum Park
11am-1pm | Roller Skating | Sorya Shopping Center
6:30-10:30pm | LGBT Film Festival | Meta House
6-9pm | Pride Karaoke | Rainbow Bar
Thu 12 May
6-7am | Pride Aerobics | Wat Botum Park
6-8pm | Pink Pub Quiz | The Local 2
6:30-10:30pm | LGBT Film Festival | Meta House
8pm-Late | Ladies’ Night | Circa 51
9pm-Late | Hoochie Mama’s Party | Pontoon
Fri 13 May
6-7am | Pride Aerobics | Wat Botum Park
7:30am-3pm | Blessing Ceremony & Family Community Day
5:30pm | Flash Mop Performance | Sorya Shopping Center
6:30-10:30pm | LGBT Film Festival | Meta House
8pm-Late | Pride Party And Drag Show | Blue Chilli
Sat 14 May
6-7am | Pride Aerobics | Wat Botum Park
3pm | Pool Tournament | The Local 2
6:30-10:30pm | LGBT Film Festival | Meta House
6:30-9pm | The Empire Strikes Back Party | The Empire
8pm-Late | Classic Night - M-Style Party | Classic Night
9:30pm-Late | Drag King And Queen Competition | Rainbow Bar
Sun 15 May
6-7am | Pride Aerobics | Wat Botum Park
2-7pm | Pool Party | Manor House
6:30-10:30pm | LGBT Film Festival | Meta House
7-11pm | Pre Pontoon Party | The Local 2
11pm-Late | Club Night | Pontoon
Mon 16 May
6-7am | Pride Aerobics | Wat Botum Park
4-8pm | Kdfo M-Style Party | Kdfo M-Style Club
6:30-10:30pm | LGBT Film Festival | Meta House
6-9pm | Pride Karaoke | Rainbow Bar
Tue 17 May
6-7am | Pride Aerobics | Wat Botum Park
6pm | Opening Of ‘Thoamada’ Art Exhibition | Sa Sa Bassac
7pm | Screening Of ‘Courage Unfolds’ | Meta House
9:30pm-Late | Pride Finale Party | Rainbow Bar
Addresses:
Blue Chilli | #36, St 178
Circa 51 | #155, St 51 (On The Corner Of Street 222)
Classic Night | Corner St 63 & St 288)
K’ynay | #25, St 268
Kdfo M-Style Club | #58, St 369, Khan Meanchey
Manor House | #21, St 262
Meta House | #37, Sothearos Blvd.
Pontoon | #80,St 172
Rainbow Bar | #73, St 172 (Behind Wat Ounalom)
Sa Sa Bassac | 2nd Floor #18, Sothearos Blvd. (Above Scuba Nation)
The Empire | #34, St 130 (Formerly Bauhaus)
The Flicks | #39b, St 95
The Local 2 | #8, St 144 (20m From La Croisette, Off Riverside)
Wat Botum Park | Corner Sihanouk And Sothearos Blvd.