Post-Event Write-Up: Humanist Society at Pink Dot 17

24 July 2025 by

On 28 June 2025, under the banner of Pink Dot 17’s theme “Different Stories, Same Love,” Hong Lim Park turned into a sea of pink as thousands gathered to celebrate the freedom to love in all its forms.

From 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Humanist Society (Singapore) operated our community tent where visitors learnt about the society, the secular values we stand for, and what humanism is via our flyers, and picked up goodies (e.g. recycled cloth coasters and “Just being good for goodness’ sake” buttons and T-shirts).

Visitors queued up all afternoon to learn about our community

Our volunteer Sree kicked off the afternoon with a Facebook Live tour, joined by co-founder Dan Thio, who pointed out highlights across the bustling row of community tents. You can look back at the video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1E2NbJGJzj/

Long-time member Adrian (in blue) speaking on camera with the Pink Dot media team
As dusk fell and after the pink dot display, our volunteers beamed under the “Humanist Society (Singapore)” banner.

Our submission to the Pink Dot Time Capsule

At the Time Capsule Gallery, curated mementos were showcased in glass cases before being sealed away until 2050. Our featured contributions was a “Crazy Patchwork Tote Bag”—stitched from reclaimed fabrics to symbolize the vibrant diversity of our communities—hanging alongside a pocket-sized copy of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, underscoring our shared duty to uphold fundamental freedoms. https://timecapsule.pinkdot.sg/item/crazy-patchwork-tote-bag-un-booklet-laminated-photo-with-message/

Our tote bag and UN booklet on display at the Time Capsule Gallery.

By entrusting these items to the capsule, Humanist Society has preserved a tangible reminder of our commitment to reason, compassion, and equal rights.

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Some days after Pink Dot, the dedicated team of volunteers reconvened over dinner to celebrate our shared success. We swapped memorable moments, toasted each other’s hard work, and deepened the bonds that make our volunteer community so special.

Volunteers and committee members enjoying a well-deserved meal together.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited our tent, shared their stories, contributed to the capsule, and stood with us in solidarity. Your energy and passion fuel Humanist Society’s mission—here’s to many more years of building a kinder, more equal Singapore!

Dan Thio on behalf of the volunteers
Humanist Society (Singapore)

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