Originally Posted By gadzuux I wasn't sure where exactly to put this post, but I suppose 'world events' is the likeliest choice. I thought you all would want to know ... <a href="http://www.utopia-asia.com/unews/article_2006_04_01_000000.htm" target="_blank">http://www.utopia-asia.com/une ws/article_2006_04_01_000000.htm</a> Plans to open Tongziland, the world's first homosexual theme park, have been given a green light by Malaysian authorities. Scheduled to open in 2009, the adults-only amusement park will rise in Johor Bahru, in view of neighboring Singapore. Spokesmen Tang En Chee of Same Joy PTE, Ltd., the Malaysian/Hong Kong joint venture which is funding the project, says that government licensing has been granted to transform a 120,000 square meter area of landfill into a full-featured, world-class recreation and entertainment tourist attraction. Local businesses hope the park will attract the lucrative pink dollar from affluent gay travelers from the around the region and Australia. Malaysian tourism spokesman, Datuk Ibrahim Ali, citing the success of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras which has become Australia's leading tourist attraction, said "We are excited and already planning to offer a special shuttle service from Singapore for tourists who would enjoy spending the day at the gay park and an evening or two in our gay-friendly hotels here in Johor Bahru." Organizers have been working closely with the government to revise Malaysia's colonial-era anti-sodomy laws to permit homosexual social interaction within the park's boundaries. A Health Ministry "Safer Sex Tourism Kit" with map of Malaysia's other gay attractions will be developed to emphasize that the nation has "a lot more than just a gay theme park" to offer homosexuals on a daily basis. Preliminary designs for the park call for an authentic Chinese dynastic palace throne room populated by animatronic figures of famous gay Emperors and their favorites, a branch of Osaka's Takarazaku all-female theatrical extravaganza, a Thai-themed sports complex with transgender kick-boxing arena and Iron Ladies volleyball court, Cinderfella's Enchanted Castle sauna, an Old West themed Lesbian Round-up, and the 10-story tall Tower of Pride with rotating disco and high-powered lasers.
Originally Posted By avromark Malaysian - I never would have seen this coming from here, I mean it just doesn't seem to fit in with Malaysian culture. Canada - Yep I could see it, can't you? A certain poster here and his partner who grumbles about Bushe's stance on marriage should probably come here.
Originally Posted By gadzuux "Within view of singapore" no less - where being caught with chewing gum is enough to have you flogged.
Originally Posted By jdub You can have chewing gum in Singapore. But it's illegal to sell it. Really.
Originally Posted By gadzuux Yeah - they're gonna need some work on those names - like "tongziland" for instance. How about 'divaville' or 'poofter island'? Flaming Fairy Farm' or 'fabulousburg'? With rides like "the screamer", "the zipper", "the up-do", "the plunge", "the dungeon", and the house of fashion horrors. Or how about a 'george michael' men's room? I'll stop now . . .
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom LOL.. stop that ... OK, I live in one of the gay magnet cities in the US. Why would I fly accross the world to go to a gay theme park?
Originally Posted By Labuda This in just weird. But I do appreciate seeing that there'll be disco balls! lol
Originally Posted By avromark Tom, Labuda, would you visit this park? I don't think it's in my plans. Even if I was gay i'd find some aspects a bit different from my tastes.
Originally Posted By belle42 Wow, and I thought Disney parades department made Disney parks the first gay amusement parks...guess I was wrong!
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Originally Posted By Dabob2 Then why is the world's first gay theme park opening in a mostly Muslim country, Beau? I must admit that surprised me too, but then I also admit I don't know all that much about Maylasian society.
Originally Posted By gadzuux If they actually go through with this ridiculous idea, I expect that it will be a huge failure. I know - people said the same to walt. But really - I think most international gay travelers are sophisticated enough to know when they're being pandered to. The idea that this asian "multi-national" partnership can create a theme park resort that actually appeals to gays and lesbians is unlikely. Especially in malaysia. Ten story disco towers, lesbian "round-ups" and castle sized saunas already signal that this is going horribly wrong. But it IS funny.
Originally Posted By woody >>" Scheduled to open in 2009, the adults-only amusement park will rise in Johor Bahru, in view of neighboring Singapore."<< Why is this "adults-only"? I thought gays want to be more mainstream. At least offer a wedding chapel.
