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An Asian Perspective - a presentation and panel discussion on racial discrimination of Asians within the Gay community in Scandinavia Passed

Saturday August 21, 2021 09:00 - 10:15 ORANGE room

Partner: Daniel Jeremiah Persson, Ray Roa, Khamlane Halsackda

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(Language of the event English)

In this presentation, dance artist and South Korean-Swedish adoptee Daniel Jeremiah Persson speaks about racial discrimination of Asian men within the gay community in a historical and contemporary context.  Following the presentation, a panel of gay men from various Asian decent will discuss the topic and share parts of their lived experiences. The talk will cover themes such as covid-19 stigmatisation, interracial relationship dynamics, exotification and changing societal attitudes towards Asian men and more.  

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Daniel Jeremiah Persson. Ray Roa, Khamlane Halsackda