We heard previously how the Nation Party began as a means of generating additional financial support for fridae.com. In 2001 the first event had proven to be such a success it spawned a succession of other parties throughout the year. It grew so large that it attracted participants from all walks of life as well as people from around Asia and beyond. It changed how people saw themselves, and allowed them to experience what it was like to be out and proud. Its eventual ban raised the stakes for the community. Stuart conjectures why this happened.

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