Say no to hate and yes to all the love! The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) 2019 will be observed worldwide tomorrow(May 17. IDAHOTB is designated to raise awareness on LGBTI rights and its violations. The date was chosen in honour of the World Health Organisation's decision to remove homosexuality from its classification of diseases in 1990. It was first known as the International Day against Homophobia. Transphobia and biphobia were later added to the campaign.
Here are some of the events in Bangkok you can attend to get into the pride spirit and celebrate this occasion.
Fleur: Blooming Of Diversity
See Sudaporn Teja's solo exhibition, which celebrates the beauty of gender diversity, is at Alliance Française Bangkok. "Fleur: Blooming Of Diversity" is a follow-up to her "LGBTQ: Love Gets Better With Time Quietly" exhibition last year at Serindia Gallery, which featured mixed-media artworks and photographs. The exhibition will be held until June 6. Entry is free.
Sudaporn's works will be included as part of "Spectrosynthesis II -- Exposure Of Tolerance: LGBTQ In Southeast Asia" at the Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BACC) in November.
LGBTI Business Conference
Starting at 2pm at Sasin Hall of Sasa Patasala Building on Chula 12, join the conference on "LGBTI Inclusion In The Workplace: The Next Diversity Challenge For Thailand". Speakers include TV personality Woody Milintachinda, Stock Exchange Thailand board member Prinn Panitchpakdi, Tiffany's Show Theatre executive Alisa Phanthusak-Kunpalin, plus representatives from companies, civil-society organisations, and more. They will discuss several topics, such as overcoming discrimination, effective inclusion, running a successful LGBTI network in a company, and many others. This event is organised by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Sasin Sustainability & Entrepreneurship Center, and OUT BKK Business Network.
Those interested can reserve seats at ticketmelon.com. Note that seats are limited. Entry is free.
IDAHOTB at BACC
Head to BACC for music, performances and workshops starting from 3pm in the open space in front of the art centre. The afternoon is reserved for workshops provided by Gender Diversity Network and Alliances. At 6pm, join the official opening ceremony, which will be attended by representatives of the Thai government, local LGBTI organisations and embassies. There will also be a speech given by Emeritus Prof Vitit Muntarbhorn, former UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. This will be followed by a line-up of performances by Johnnifer and Pim from The Voice Thailand, rapper Zymone, pop singer Chinz Phattarapakorn, and contemporary dancer Gemmie.
Entry is free for all. For more information, visit http://facebook.com/idahotthailand.
Find out more about IDAHOTB at http://may17.org.
