Namibia are you ready for Mr Gay Namibia 2018
“The sole aim of Mr. Gay Namibia pageant is to build interaction between the mainstream culture and the contemporary gay scene thereby promoting equality, tolerance, understanding and an authentic enjoyment of the cultural diversity that creates a truly vibrant Namibia", Wendelinus Hamutenya said who is also the first Mr. Gay Namibia (2011) title holder and the organizer of the Mr. Gay Namibia 2018.
We could not just be gratified with the aims of the event so we invited Mr. Gay Namibia (2011) into our studio and this is what transpired.
Windhoek Blogger (WB): Tell us more about Mr. Gay Namibia pageant, what does this pageant signifies?
Mr. Hamutenya (MrH): Recognizing that there’s more than one way to be a man, Mr. Gay Namibia is a spokesperson who is dedicated to celebrating the beauty and diversity of manhood in the country.
(WB):In a country where Homosexuality is seen as a sin, what does the pageant aim to achieve?
Mr.H: Mr. Gay Namibia was launched officially in August 2011 as a clarion call to unite the country’s gay men in presenting a fun, festive and friendly image of the gay community in Namibia, with that said the pageant aims to fearlessly build interaction between mainstream culture and the contemporary gay scene. Mr. Gay Namibia goal is to promote equality, tolerance, understanding, and an authentic enjoyment of the cultural diversity that creates a truly vibrant Namibia.
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| Mr Gay 2011 Picture: Contributed |
(WB):Will we be expecting any MPs at the event, maybe share some of the celebrity guests on the list?
Mr. H: Sure! We expecting many dignitaries. Members from the public have been invited to grace the occasion, we talking about the lights of Ambassador of America to Namibia, Minister of Sport and Culture, not to forget Church leaders, and our own Big Brother Africa THE CHASE winner Dillish Matheus and of course the local Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) leaders.
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| Mr Gay Namibia 2013-18 Ricardo Raymond Amunjera |
(WB):What can one expect as an ultimate winner?
Mr. H: One of the most important barriers to building bridges with mainstream culture is the stigma and lack of education regarding the LGBTQA+ community, therefore Mr. Gay Namibia strives to use its platform to empower oppressed individuals through education. Mr. Gay Namibia will utilize the media to share its mission and values, as well as to provide recognition of the rights and barriers (both legal and social) faced by this community. Mr. Gay Namibia will utilize local community members (both LGBTQA+ and non) to act as activists to share information, and spread awareness.
(WB): Any celebrity judges?
Mr. H: Yes, we have Celebrities within our country however we can’t reveal our Judges at this point in time.
(WB):Fair enough. Next question, How unique will the 2018 Mr. Gay Namibia be compared to the previous pageants?
Mr. H: This year Mr. Gay Namibia invites individuals from all walks of life regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity to celebrate the beauty and diversity of Namibia. This pageant encourages individuals, groups, and the media who identify with dominant and mainstream culture to join hands with the gay community to strengthen relationships, network, and celebrate the progress made within our county. It is within these connections that we will fight together to continue to strengthen and give a voice to vulnerable communities. Through the utilization of the local and active media, we hope to share our mission and values to the broader population, to encourage linkage and interaction between the mainstream and the LGBTQA+ community.
(WB) :The tickets to the prestigious Mr. Gay Namibia 2018 are now available. All you have to do is t or call 0816492719/ 0815800099 and have your VIP ticket.
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