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The Miss Gay and Mr Lesbian Beauty pageant was held in Kagiso, Johannesburg West on the 17th Of November 2012. It was an event organised by Goapele Stationers and Bold Moves. This was an interesting event that challenged people with a negative attitude against homosexuals. Honestly, I was also not comfortable as this was the first time to do such a photography assignment in my life. I did not know how to react or act amongst them. I kept cool and focused on doing what I know best – PHOTOGRAPHY.
It is a fact, whether we like it or not Gay people are here to stay. We can go to the nearest sea and kiss the biggest shark there, they will not go anywhere anytime soon. It is a matter of accepting and moving on with life. Focus on what matters most to you and do not make it your worry that they will varnish.
Some of the acts that I had witnessed at the event were not pleasing to the eye. I reminded myself that this is their territory and I am only here to do my work and not to judge people. It was the first time in my life to see a master of ceremony presenting with an underwear and running around the hall.
In a nutshell it was a violence free event with no casualties and thanks to Brian Sibidla and his team who provided necessary manpower to ensure that we were safe. The organisers are intending to have the event annually and it will be bigger. This event was planned within three weeks without a budget and it went very well. Postmorten analysis of this past event will help the organisers to work on what needs to be improved, so that the following event could be better and attract more sponsors.
Phew! what an event… a Job is a Job.
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