webfact Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Phuket braces for Gay Pride extravaganza Sirinpha Phra-arthitsukhum (left) being crowned Miss Queen Rainbow Sky Phuket 2010 at Jungceylon in Patong in November last year. PHUKET: -- Gay tourists are expected to arrive in Patong in great numbers next month for the 10th Phuket Pride Celebration, an annual event organized by the local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Activities kick off on the night of February 23, when there will be a there will be a pre-opening White Party on Soi Paradise, center of the town’s gay nightlife scene. Proceeds from the various events each year go to organizations and foundations that assist the local LGBT community in the fight against HIV/AIDS. This year’s recipients will be the Andaman Power organization. Based at Patong Hospital, Andaman Power works to promote awareness of sexual diversity and focus on AIDS awareness and health matters. This year’s event is being organized in collaboration with Patong Municipality, Andaman Power, local gay businesses and the LGBT Volunteers Team of Phuket Island. February 23 9pm – 11pm: Pre-Opening White Party at Paradise Complex Activities: Street performances Dress Code: All White February 24 11am – 3 pm: Gay Phuket Beach Volleyball Tournament Preliminary rounds, at Patong Soccer Field 8pm to 11pm: Phuket Pride Grand Opening Party Activities: Firework displays, street performances Dress Code: Colorful, Rainbow February 25 11am to 3pm: Gay Phuket Beach Volleyball Tournament (Semifinals & Final) Patong Soccer field 11am – 7pm: Gay Day Tour to Kor Yao Yai Island (Sign up at Connect Guesthouse) 9pm – 11pm: “Night of Drag Queens Party” Street performances, award ceremony Dress Code: Strong makeup, amazing costumes February 26 4pm – 6pm: Phuket Pride Grand Parade along Patong Beach From the junction at Absolute Sea Pearl Hotel, along the beach road to the soccer field. 6pm – 9pm: Phuket Pride T-Dance on Soi Paradise 9pm – 11pm: Closing Ceremony Party Dress Code: Colorful All nighttime events will take place along Soi Paradise, well away from the main entrance to the Royal Paradise resort complex. -- Phuket Gazette 2011-01-25
Jingthing Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 I find the use of the word "braces" quite funny for this, like a big storm is coming, or something like that. Time to board up with windows!
KarenBravo Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 I thought using the word was funny, too. But, for a different reason.
Jingthing Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 I thought using the word was funny, too. But, for a different reason. I think I know what you mean, but there are commercial preparations to help that along.
kek Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Who is that vision in purple and white? Stay away from her ... she's mine. I've quit my job in Bangkok and I'm flying to Phuket in the morning. I'm in love.
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