Friday, August 03, 2007
Today.Friday.Finally the end of the week and weekends have arrived!Moving house tomorrow.Goodbye Opera Estate.Indignation 2007 is finally here. Indignation is Gays, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered pride month with many events. Hope I can attend this sunday's event as I may be busy moving stuff to granny's place.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------A line-up of exciting events, ready to make you laugh, cry and think. This year, we present 5 diverse events, events in chronological order: BIFOCAL Date: Saturday, 4 August 2007Time: 3 - 5:30 pmVenue: 72-13This ground-breaking event will cover issues that bisexuals face everyday in coming out, relationships and finding their own space withinthe queer community. Can bisexuals ever be monogamous? Are bisexualsin straight relationships traitors to the GLBT community? Fearless andunshy of controversy, this forum is for anyone who has once askedthese questionsDOES LIKENESS MATTER?Date: Saturday, 4 August 2007Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pmVenue: 72-13Queer-themed Chinese writing has found a place in Singapore's literarylandscape, individually. Now they will come together at this groundbreaking event, for dialogue and expression. Celebrating diversity, this promises to be a literary treat for all. Featuring academic and playwright Quah Syren, writer Ng How Wee, young writers Teng Qian Xi, Willy Yeo and more, the audience will be treated to a forum wherein the intricacies of forbidden love and its inspiration, as spoken through Singapore Chinese literary works (original and translated), are explored. Follow us as we seek camaraderie indiversity. Or perhaps it doesn't matter at all.TALL TALES AND SHORT STORIESDate: Sunday, 5 August 2007Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pmVenue: 72-13How do women who don't pair up primarily to procreate view the expiryof their youth and ovaries? Ovidia's short story takes a light-hearted look at how one woman who's no longer entitled to free drink voucherson Ladies' Nights survives the stereotypes of middle age, straying lovers and a (sterilised) ex-stray cat.RELATIONSHIP MYTHS Date: Monday, 6 August 2007Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pmVenue:72-13Queer relationships don't last compared to straight relationships. In this talk, Anj Ho will challenge such myths with research literature and present to you what have been found to make relationships tick. Regardless of your orientation, you will find this interactive talk refreshingly informative.YOUR RELATIONSHIPS AND YOUDate: Sunday, 12 August 2007Time: 3 - 6:30 pmVenue: 72-13OCWomen and Sayoni are pleased to bring you a groundbreaking workshop which focusses on our selves in relationships. The workshop takes you through a light-hearted process of reflection on your past/present relationships with the aim of providing you with greater clarity and self awareness. Understanding the types of relationships we have lived through and the dynamics in the partnerships we make, gives clarity to what we are like when we are in a relationship. Understanding ourselves in our relationships is key to truly living a relationship. Clarity and honesty within is crucial when inspecting our numerous motivations and our modes of operation. Only then will we begin to know who we truly are and build the relationship that resonates us. There will also be interactive discussions on the types ofrelationships, the roles that we play in them and signs of negative relationships.For an afternoon of enlightenment, come! Further details of events can be found at www.plu.sg/indignation orwww.sayoni.com