SINGAPORE, June 29 -- Thousands gathered at Hong Lim Park in Singapore yesterday for the 17th edition of Pink Dot, celebrating LGBTQ love and pushing for greater inclusion in Singapore society.

Despite an afternoon downpour, the weather cleared just in time for the rally.

Under the theme "Different Stories, Same Love", attendees picnicked, caught up with friends, and shared stories of progress and continuing challenges.

This is the third Pink Dot since the repeal of Section 377A in 2022.

Among those present were PAP MPs Alex Yeo and Ng Shi Xuan.

Yeo told Channel News Asia (CNA) he was "very happy" to be at the rally to engage with the LGBTQ community, adding: "They are part of the Singaporean community, very important part of our com...