Lorenzo Rasmussen's Blog

Debate on Gender Policy!

Lorenzo — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:58:32 +0000

Tonight we have a great panel who will debate many LGBTQ issues. Some of these include what needs to be done, how, when, by whom, cultural and religious aspects to consider to mention a few.

The panel consists of gay activists and theorists, who in turn debate on three themes in which they have a special insight, distinctive approach to the topic or the like.

Panel:
Mads Lodahl - queer activist, among other things In Queer Jihad
Jørgen Callesen - performer and active in Warehouse9
Fahad Saeed - activist Sabaah
Søren Laursen - longstanding activist in the LGBT Denmark

Questioners:
Mads Ted Drud Jensen - sociologist
Michael Nebeling - sexuality researcher, University of Copenhagen

Moderator:
Sune Prahl Knudsen - journalist

If weather permits, the debate takes place in the garden at Bøssehuset, else the event will be moved indoors. So be at Bøssehuset well before 19:00 to guarantee a good seat and to get yourself comfortable.

Vandalism! :(

Lorenzo — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:37:41 +0000

On Saturday, an exhibition “All Men Are Gay” was opened by the Bøssehuset crew at “Højbro Plads” in Copenhagen as the official opening of the Gay Liberation Fronts’ 40th Anniversary. Excited crowds gathered to see the exhibition along with many tourists delighted to see the “homo-friendly” Denmark and true liberalism.

The exhibition was however vandalized early Sunday morning as concrete blocks weighing a little over half a ton each holding the images were knocked over. This is just one sign that even after 40 years of the Gay Liberation, society has not accepted homosexuality (and other non-norm sexualities) yet. So ironic as it is, thanks you vandalizers - the point has been made.

The damages will be rectified so people can still enjoy the exhibition until the end of the week when Frk. Verden will close the week of festivities on Saturday the 25^th of June.

Frk. Verden 40th Anniversary!

Lorenzo — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:31:25 +0000

So the time has come for Bøssehuset to celebrate the 40th annual anniversary of the Gay Liberation Front in Denmark. Bøssehuset kicks off the festivities on the 18th to the 24th of June, with a large variation of events.

The important thing to notice, is that even though there has been significant progress with LGBTQ rights, even more can be done. This anniversary does not only mark progress but it also inspires hope to work on outdated laws and lobbying for more.

But being Queer does not only entail all the legal and political stuff! If having fun is more your style, there here will be parties and DJs all week. So come and hang out with all your friends and meet new people that wanna have a great time.

Caught somewhere i between? Well then, workshops, movies, debates and performances (just to mention a few) will keep you amused and get the ball of thought rolling.

We are also always looking for volunteers, and don’t think that your help won’t make a difference! So if you wanna get your hands dirty and lend a hand or two, it’ll be greatly appreciated. The perks are undecided as of now, but you will be rewarded… so a T-Shirt could be yours (but note that this is not confirmed yet, and more information will follow) .You can sign up here!

The grand finale: Frk. Verden! Simply put is a beauty pageant for contestants! The contestant play with gender, break stereotypes and show off their craftsmanship with costumes (swimwear, casual and gowns) out of this world! Frk. Verden was 1st held in 1985, and since then has been a great success with a long awaited comeback. Frk. Verden will close the week of festivities on the 25th of June at the Grey Hall in Christania. Tickets are selling FAST! And to guarantee a place at the show, buy your ticket online now! It’ll be a show you’ll be talking about for months/years to come… so get yours now!