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Singapore gay rally draws thousands amid controversy
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-2807149928 June 2014
Singapore gay rally draws thousands amid controversy
An annual gay rally in Singapore has drawn thousands amid an unprecedented backlash from religious groups.
Pink Dot has been held every year since 2009. Attendees wear pink clothing and sit down for a mass picnic that ends with the forming of a pink dot.
But this year it falls on the eve of Ramadan, prompting an Islamic teacher to start a Wear White campaign against homosexuality, which has been supported by a Christian organisation.
Gay sex is illegal in Singapore...
...The Pink Dot rally proceeded peacefully on Saturday evening with no sign of anti-gay campaigners. Organisers said 26,000 people attended the event.
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