So had never imagined possible -- tying the knot in front of cheering family and friends in Hong Kong. But like many other gay weddings in Hong Kong, it was held behind closed doors, tucked away in a commercial space in the fashionable district of Sheung Wan. The Hong Kong government is currently appealing a landmark court decision to grant a British lesbian the spousal right to live and work in the territory. So and Chan say getting married was not just a special day for them, but was also about being role models. "Hong Kong, because of its Christian values or traditional mindset, is going back from becoming a more free society," said Chan.

Source: Bangkok Post May 17, 2018 04:18 UTC