Past the prostitutes lurking on the corners opposite the Grand Millennium Hotel, down a dark alleyway, away from the hustle and bustle of the main street of Bukit Bintang, is where one will find the safe-haven of the BlueBoy Discotheque.
Down the rabbit hole and into the world of wonderland... Welcome to one of the very few places in the capital of Malaysia where one from the LGBT community can come to, to embrace their freedom of expression and seek solace. The eccentric behaviour is shunned upon in the eyes of Islam and the Syariah “Sharia” Law. If caught, punishments can include high fines, imprisonment, and public caning.
The evening erupted in performances and the crowd was exhilarated. The exuberant performances ranged from live singing, comedy, and lip syncing to some of the current hits. The show closed off with a powerful duet to Célion Dion's and Andrea Bocelli’s The Prayer.
The BlueBoy Discotheque has been holding its ground and has been standing strong for 40 years. It does not identify itself as a ‘gay bar’ as most have described and depicted it in the past. It identifies itself as a strictly clean and legitimate business where the performers are paid to perform the shows. ‘They cannot control the type of clientele they attract' (referring to the LGBT community).
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A MOMENT OF SILENCE ... for all of those who have suffered at the hands of abuse and violence due to their sexual orientation.
