As an 80’s baby, I never really knew what it was like to live in the hippy era; what the revolution was all about; why the Beatles was definitive of their generation; and what profundity was hidden in their songs. Thanks to the wonderful brain of Julie Taymor, the same brain that brought us “Frida” and “The Lion King”, I now understand a little better.

Hello from Califonia/Nevada!

I know this has nothing to do with Hong Kong, but Kevin and I are taking a vacation, skiing at Lake Tahoe for the week, and we are staying at a Bed and Breakfast that is just SO lovely I have to mention it, recommend it, to anyone who has the opportunity to come here.

The name of the place is Black Bear Bed and Breakfast http://www.tahoeblackbear.com/

It's run by a very friendly couple, Gerry and Kevin, who go the extra mile to make you feel at home. They built the place from scratch, and you can tell they have really put a lot of heart into it.

In the two years I have been in Hong Kong, I have watched the gay community change a great deal.

With just a few gay bars and events when I got here, to Floatilla, and the opening of several new bars, Hong Kong's gay scene had a tremendous growth spurt.

We have in the last 6 months or so had a bit of a shrinkage. Gmagazine is no longer with us. Bliss closed down a while back. And the tremendously popular Meilanfang is not open anymore. Someone recently told me Rice bar is closing too! (Is that true Johnny?)

This Questionnaire is part of my friend Kenneth's Thesis project... He would really appreciate if you could fill it out and email to him at: h0699196@hkusua.hku.hk

This from Ken:

INFORMED CONSENT FORM
[Cosmopolitan Consumption of Sexualized Space: Hong Kong Gay Bar/ Club/ Sauna]

You are invited to participate in a research study conducted by Mr. Wong See Huat, a final year MSc Urban Planning student under the supervision of Prof. Richard Welford from the Centre of Urban Planning and Environmental Management, Faculty of Architecture, the University of Hong Kong.

Hi people,

Thanks Antonio for making this site available !

We're two guys who will be heading back home from a month in Europe in August - on our way home to Melbourne, Australia.

We're stopping over in HK to break the journey and to see a teensy weensy bit of Asia - but we'll be tired and broke.

Does anyone know of reasonable accomodation in terms of quality, price and gay friendliness?

Would appreciate any advice!

email to daryl@davidhornsby.com.au

Daryl

This from AIDS Concern:

"Send a blank SMS message to 50 881 903 and the cell phone owner will automatically donate HK$5 to AIDS Concern. The donation would be included in your cell phone bill of this calendar month.

So, just pick up the phone and send a blank SMS to 50 881 903 within the 24 hours of 30-Nov-2007 NOW!"

Fruits in Suits is holding the drag-tastic 'A Very Kamp Christmas' at Post 97. Drag, Dinner, and Dancing. Dec 7, 8:30pm. 3 course meal and fabulous entertainment $650 per person.
info@fruitsinsuits.com.hk or 9047.0713 for reservations.

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...for AIDS Concern Lan Kwai Fong Carnival

We are recruiting hundreds of volunteers to assist our various booths at the AIDS Concern Lan Kwai Fong Carnival!

Date: Oct 12 (Friday) to Oct 14 (Sunday)
Venue: Lan Kwai Fong

Tasks: Charity sales, game booth, handing out souvenirs and roving team for sales & donation.

We are looking for 30 volunteers for each 3 hours shift. Please fill in the enclosed registration form and return it to andy@aidsconcern.org.hk on or before Oct 10. Bring your friends and family to volunteer for AIDS Concern!!

For enquiry, please call 2898 4411. See attached signup form (word doc)

Check out our interactive map of Gay Hong Kong to see locations and descriptions of the gay hotspots in Hong Kong:

http://outinhk.com/?q=map_of_gay_hong_kong