[Twins N twists and turns] Chairman of the Preparatory Committee of the Fun Club announced his resignation and co-organized with Mexico City

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[Singapore Games] The Organizing Committee of the 11th Gay Games (hereinafter referred to as the Gay Games) announced on February 14 that due to the uncertainties of the epidemic, it is discussing with the Mexican city of Guadalaclaa to jointly host the Games with Hong Kong . If successful, it will be the first time a symphony has been held in South America. The Preparatory Committee also announced in the same press release that Dennis Philipse, founder and co-chairman of the Hong Kong Preparatory Committee, will resign as Chairman and continue to participate as a member of the Advisory Committee.

Hong Kong once had the advantage of hosting the Olympics, and in 2017, it won the right to host the Olympic Games for the first time in Asia

In 2017, Hong Kong stood out among 18 cities and became the first Asian city to be awarded the right to host the event. The Organizing Committee believes that Hong Kong's advantage lies in its experience in co-hosting the Olympic Games. Many large-scale sports facilities are up to standard, coupled with transportation facilities, etc., which can also make the more conservative Asian groups more accepting of small groups. The Chinese name of the Fun Games is also based on this, and I hope that relevant activities can be held in various districts to have fun with the public.

In addition to promoting gay friendliness, gay clubs often generate significant revenue for the host city. The previous host, Paris, made a profit of 100 million euros. Dennis and his team have been preparing since 2016, working hard to prepare a plan, estimate economic and tourism value, etc. Successfully won real-name support from the HKTB, EOC and other private enterprises, collected more than 100 letters of support, and was finally approved by the organizer. The Organizing Committee originally expected that the festival would revitalize the local tourism industry and highlight Hong Kong's image as a world city.

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Lawmakers slammed, venue restrictions worsened by epidemic

It is a pity that the preparation process for the concert has twists and turns. In June last year, pro-establishment lawmaker Ho Kwan-yao criticized the concert club as a "wolf in sheep's clothing" and hoped that the government would withdraw its support for the Games. This remark aroused criticism from the same movement groups, and it was not until the EOC and Carrie Lam made unnamed criticisms that the turmoil was quelled. Xu Yingwei, the then Secretary for Home Affairs, said that the Fun Club is not an international sports event, but a private event with elements of culture and entertainment. Therefore, various sports associations will not send members to participate, nor can they reserve venues in accordance with the specifications of international sports competitions. Only do things according to established procedures. The Taiwan delegation was also worried that the team members would get offended by the "National Security Law" because of flag waving and team name issues, and announced their withdrawal for security reasons. The epidemic has made the Games even worse, and it needs to be postponed to November 2023.

The two places jointly organize separate preparations for independent competitions

As other countries gradually unblocked, the Hong Kong government still adhered to the policy of clearing customs and enforcing strict travel restrictions. Therefore, the Hong Kong Preparatory Committee proposed a joint proposal to the Mexican city of Guadalajara, which was reportedly approved by the local government and the Gay Club Supported by the official body, the Federation of Gay Games (FGG). Lin Minhui, chairman of the Hong Kong Organizing Committee, said that they are still in the preliminary stage of negotiation, and the tentative structure will be to hold the event independently in the two places. The opening ceremony will still be held in Hong Kong, but it is unknown whether the ceremony will be held at the Hong Kong Stadium as originally planned. She acknowledged that holding the event on two continents could affect the number of entries in Hong Kong. When asked if she was confident that Hong Kong would be able to clear customs by November next year, she only said that no one could know for sure what the situation was at that time. The organizers hope to be able to clear customs in time so that contestants can sign up for the summer.

Guadalajara, Mexico's gay capital, legislates to recognize same-sex marriage

The current travel policy of the Mexican government is almost the most liberal in the world. Anyone can enter the country for tourism or business, just fill in the health declaration form and scan the QR code. Individual states may have slightly more stringent measures. For example, the state of Jalisco, which Guadalajara belongs to, only allows customers with a record of the epidemic to enter entertainment venues.

Guadalajara has been active in its bid to host the Gay Games, having been shortlisted in the last two elections. It is the second largest city in the country and has a large number of distinctive religious buildings. It is also known as the "Mexico Gay Capital" and "San Francisco, Mexico". The friendliness of sexual minorities is evident. Even with a strong Catholic religious atmosphere in South America, a Mexican court ruled as early as 2016 that it was unconstitutional to limit marriage to one man and one woman. The state of Jalisco, which Guadalajara belongs to, has also legislated to recognize same-sex marriage, so tourists may see gay couples strolling arm in arm in front of churches of various styles, which is also a beautiful sight. Every June, Guadalajara hosts a gay parade, there are more than 30 gay-friendly bars and nightclubs in the city center, and the state of Jalisco is also the birthplace of tequila. It is believed that the co-organization of the concert will further boost its pink economy and revitalize the tourism industry.

The founder struggled for 7 years, resigned as chairman and returned to the workplace

Founder Dennis Philipse would not be able to attend the event in his capacity as co-chair, even if the symphony was held as scheduled. Originally from the Netherlands, he was not very interested in sports, but after coming to Hong Kong, he organized an online group to connect gays and foreigners through sports. Amsterdam was the former owner of the symphony club, and he experienced the influence of the symphony club first-hand, which led him to promote Hong Kong as the first symphony club host city in Asia. He has worked hard for this for seven years, and in the past two years, he has been preparing affairs as a full-time volunteer. In view of the unknown whether Hong Kong can pass the customs as scheduled, the concert will be postponed to 2023. He decided to return to the workplace and hand over the baton to the preparation team for the new year. Legal adviser and co-chairman, Lin Minhui, will remain in office; Nigel Lee, who has represented Hong Kong at the World Federation of Gay Sports (FGG) events on many occasions, will serve as acting co-chairman until a new co-chairman is elected.

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