Alexis Yap
Lex in the city
LAST August 6, 2011, Alejandro’s once again hosted the monthly LGBT Party in Cebu called PiNK. First of all, what does LGBT mean? LGBT is an acronym that refers to the diversity of the gay culture. It stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender/Transsexual. The lesbian of course is a homosexual woman. The gay is the homosexual man. The bisexual is the individual who goes both ways. The transgender is the individual who thinks he or she is born in the wrong body. Simply put, a person who has an important part of the male anatomy who feels like a woman (or the other way round) is identified as “transgender” or “transsexual”. But the transsexual yearns for sexual reassignment surgery while the transgender does not feel it necessary.
What’s quite interesting and shocking for me is that during the course of my online promotions for the event, several gay men have asked me what LGBT meant, and I have patiently answered all of their questions one by one. It made me realize that there are quite a lot of people who belong to our own community who still have a lot to learn about it.
The main goal of the Pink Party is to promote unity amongst the gay community of Cebu.
The gay culture is composed of a diverse group: gay men, lesbians, bi-sexual, and transgendered/transsexual individuals. The party aims to gather the LGBT community of Cebu in one venue where they can interact and get to know more about how different yet similar we all are from each other. The party was also attended by visiting tourists who found out about the event online and the gay-friendly, heterosexual crowd, which I think is great since it is proof that many of the heterosexuals not just merely tolerate the LGBT community but, more importantly, accept it.
The second Pink Party managed to gather so much more people than the first. And that is reason enough to continue doing it. DJ Japhete spun the night away with his awesome dance mixes while Cebu’s very own YouTube sensation Amanda Vu’s performance was the highlight of the night.
What’s important is we have to know that we should not be ashamed of being ourselves.
The Pink Party is a celebration of pride and diversity. We must be proud of who we are and accept each other for our uniqueness. The Pink Party is only the beginning of much bigger things to come in the future. This is where it all starts. Every small step counts.
The next Pink Party will be on September 3, 2011. Check out the pictures from the Pink Party last week.
Here are today’s greetings:
Happy Birthday to:
Eileen Tupaz, Bradley Tenchavez, Roy Coromina (Today), Celestino Martinez, Bassanio Causin (Aug 15), Jonex Ybanez, Dr. Nilson Gelbolingo (Aug 16), Marty Arquiza, Mari Kris Edquila (Aug 17), Rycky Pilapil, Leo Lasola, Harry Yap, Fely Salimbangon (Aug 18), Michelle Petty, Mirasol Pador, Jubelle James (Aug 19), Kurt Ebarita (Aug 20), Renee Pimentel, Pia Mercado, Andre Blanco, Pio Roa (Aug 21), Michael Jalandoni Solon (Aug 22), Ruby Michell Lampinez Oroc (Aug 23), Jason Almendras, Vanja Dela Serna (Aug 25), Edsel Go, Maxie Perez (Aug 26)
Congratulations to my dearest Aunt, Marie Fe Gelbolingo for the grand opening of her Marsnoy Burger franchise. Congratulations also to La Salle Greenhills batch ‘88 on the launching of Archers 88, a non-stock, non-profit corporation that will handle all the activities leading up to the batch’s hosting of the 2013 LSGH Homecoming. In Cebu recently was Carlou Fernandez representing the board of directors, who met with LSGH alumni based in the Queen city.
Happy 20th Anniversary to the Home of the best crispy pata in town, Alejandro’s Filipino Restaurant! Check out our awesome anniversary treat for all of you!
And don’t forget, it’s Primal House tonight with Elmer Dado at the Penthouse!
On August 20 catch DJ Rosie Romero at the Penthouse.
www.djrosieromero.com and www.thepenthousecebu.com. Click these links and be in sync.
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