Mr. Gay World 2019 moved from Hong Kong to South Africa
The annual international search for a gay role model had been set to take place in Hong Kong from 28 April to 4 May, 2019. Unfortunately, the local hosting company, which is located on the Chinese mainland, has confirmed that it cannot proceed with organising the contest due to a clampdown by the Chinese authorities on LGBTQ affirming events and campaigns. “It is with great disappointment that I’ve been informed that Mr Gay World will not be able to go ahead in Hong Kong due to the struggles that our Chinese colleagues and their families are facing in their homeland,” commented Eric Butter, President and Founder of Mr Gay World. “The safety of our delegates and their families is of utmost importance." The current Mr Gay World, Jordan Bruno from Australia, who won the 2018 title in Knysna, South Africa in May, expressed his dismay at the news. “I’m disappointed in the Chinese authorities for being unwilling to celebrate and uphold LGBTQ equality, but their stance demonst...