All set for Mr Gay Namibia

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All set for Mr Gay Namibia

WRITTEN BY RINELDA MOUTON

WEDNESDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2011

It was not possible to even think about such an event some ten years ago, but on Saturday (26 November) a long-felt dream will come true for a minority group that feels largely ostracised and discriminated against by Namibian society. Not women, not the San, not Germans and not RDP members – it is the gay community which is holding their first ‘Mr Gay Namibia’ competition in Windhoek. The search for the first Mr Gay is on and judges will have a difficult task to choose a man who will represent the Namibian gay community. The pageant will consist of two fashion show rounds, a smart casual and swimwear competition. Chris de Villiers said that the mission of the event is to create a positive image of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, and to promote a Namibian society where all people are equally accepted as human beings. The role of the first Mr Gay is to be a role model for all gays in the country: “A person who is prepared to stand up for gay rights and serve as an ambassador of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual and Inter-sex (LGBTI) community. He will attend social and welfare functions and network with international like-minded organizations to help create awareness. The grand finale will take place on 26 November at Windhoek’s Event Square (Corner Bismarck & Dr Kulz Street-near Game), starting at 18h00. The winner will compete in the ‘Mr Gay World’ competition in South Africa next year.