The aerial view of the pink dot formed. (Pink Dot SG)
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Gary Lim, 44, and his 37-year-old partner Kenneth Chee, both graphic designers, who are challenging a provision in the penal code known as Section 377A that makes it a crime for men to have sex with each other. (Pink Dot SG)
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A sea of pink can be seen in this photo taken at the start of the event.
A sea of pink can be seen in this photo taken at the start of the event.
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The gathering crowd early in the evening.
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Fashionable Pink Dot participants strike a pose.
Fashionable Pink Dot participants strike a pose.
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A community tent with food and games stall as part of the celebrations.
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The crowd soaking in the festivities.
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Crowds waiting in front of the stage. In the foreground is the Pink Dot mascot, Pinkie.
Crowds waiting in front of the stage. In the foreground is the Pink Dot mascot, Pinkie.
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A participant signing on the message wall.
A participant signing on the message wall.
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The crowd soaking in the festivities.
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Flying the "pride flag", a symbol of inclusiveness.
Flying the "pride flag", a symbol of inclusiveness.
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Helicopters fly the National Flag over the event, en-route to the National Day Parade rehearsal.
Helicopters fly the National Flag over the event, en-route to the National Day Parade rehearsal.
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The Dot is formed and participants asked to light up their pink torches.
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Right after the dot was formed around 7 plus in the evening.
Pink Dot, a yearly event held at the Spearker's Corner at Hong Lim Park, is a movement that supports the freedom to love. It encourages Singaporeans to speak up for their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender friends and relatives. A record-high of 21,000 people attended the event on Saturday evening.
