This year’s theme for Eaton Pride 2023, “It’s Morphing Time!”, invites the public to embrace the power of being queer – the power of morphing borne from the intersection of a vibrant mix of diverse identities that reject traditional binary thinking in gender and sexuality and builds a fluid common ground for all.
The extensive programming spans over 20 diverse activities for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. “It’s Morphing Time” strives to offer hope and inspiration to LGBTQ+ people, allies and the public for collective action and social change for a better future for queer communities via panels, screenings, workshops, exhibitions, performances, parties, a graduation ceremony, tournaments, a wedding fair, Pride Month cocktails and a “Love is Love” staycation package.
Eaton’s Pride activations will partner with various organizations and non-profits to focus on the equality and rights of marginalized communities. Partners include Gay Games Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Coalition of AIDS Service Organizations, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and more. Funds raised will be donated directly to two local queer platforms: Midnight Blue and Butterfly which aim to develop and nurture gender and sexual inclusivity.
Eaton Pride 2023: “It’s Morphing Time” events:
The Drag Dictionary: Drag Workshop
- Eaton workshop, 4/F Music Room, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 10 June, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ho Yuk (Let’s Love Hong Kong) Opening screening & post-screening talk
- Eaton workshop, 1/F Kino, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 10 June, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Opening Party: Puff The Magic Drag Out
- Eaton workshop, 4/F Music Room, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 10 June, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Eaton workshop, 2/F Anita, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 11 June, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Queering Bodies of Experience: Personal Narratives Beyond Medicine
- Eaton workshop, 1/F Kino, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 11 June, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Both Sides Now VIII: Queer Realities / Virtualities Screening
- Eaton workshop, 1/F Kino, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 17 June, 2:00 pm 4:00 pm
Forever Queer & Always My Child screening & post-screening talk
- Eaton workshop, 1/F Kino, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 17 June, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Eaton workshop, 4/F Terrible Baby, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 17 June, 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
- Eaton workshop, 2/F Maggie, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 22 June, 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Pride in the Voices: Performance by Hong Kong Gay Men’s Chorus
- Eaton workshop, 4/F Music Room, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 22 June, 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Eaton workshop, G/F Lobby, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Opening night: 23 June, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm (4/F Music Room)
- 23 June – 15 July
- Eaton workshop, G/F Lobby & 4/F Music Room, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 23 June, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Weddings with Impact Wedding Fair
- Eaton workshop, 1/F Eaton House & 2/F Anita & 4/F Terrace & 4/F Music Room , 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 24 June, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Talk: Open Relationship / Polyamorous Family
- Eaton workshop, 1/F Kino, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 24 June, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
‘The Gaze of Others’ Zine Launch
- Eaton workshop, 1/F Kino, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 24 June, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The 2nd Queer Graduation Day
- Eaton workshop, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 1 July & 22 July
Zero in AIDS – Aids Quilt Making Public Talk and Workshops
- Eaton workshop, 1/F Kino & Kino Lounge, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 8, 15, 22 July
Leveling the Playing Field: Transgender and Non-Binary Athletes Redefining the Game
- Eaton workshop, 1/F Kino & Kino Lounge, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 8 July, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Eaton workshop, 1/F Kino, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 15 July, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Party: Night of the Living Monsters
- Eaton workshop, 4/F Terrible Baby, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 15 July, 9:00 pm – 2:00 am
UNHCR Hong Kong 2023 World Refugee Day City Canvas Project 2023
- Eaton workshop, G/F Lobby, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 19 – 22 July
One Sheet of Warm Coexistence: the photo exhibition
- Eaton workshop, 1/F Eaton House, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- 23 June – 22 July