| THE FIRST LONG YANG |
Long Yang was a handsome young man who was the King’s
companion in ancient China. His name has come to be a symbol
of emotional and sexual relationships between men
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| LONG YANG CLUB WORLDWIDE |
Long
Yang Club International has branches in at least
eleven countries and five continents.
It was founded in London in 1983, to provide activities in which
gay men from different cultures - Asian, European, and others
too - can meet each other, learn to understand each other’s
cultures, and make friends.
Its acting President is Chris Hamblin, the founder (and a life
member) of Auckland branch.
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| WHAT THE CLUB IS FOR |
Our aim is to provide a place in which people
can meet people and make friends. Friendship can develop into
something more, and sometimes in the club people may find
that special friend who becomes the most important person
in their lives!
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| MEETING PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES |
Meeting people of different races who come from different
backgrounds and religions is not always easy. We need to make
sure that we are making other people feel comfortable about
being with us. It is often wise not to stand very close to someone,
or look him straight in the eye, or touch him, until we know
him well.
On the other hand, we should try not to feel offended if someone
does or says something we are not comfortable with. He may just
be trying to be friendly!. Instead, we could try to explain
what we feel, so he understands what he should do next time.
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| OUR AIM |
We try to make sure that, in our activities:
•
Gay and bi men of all ages and races feel accepted
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Gay and bi men who have partners of other races can take part.
• Different cultures are accepted and celebrated.
• Everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
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| WHAT WE DO |
See our events
for a list of activities that we provide. Our past events page
may be of interest too.
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| WHO CAN COME |
We invite gay men of all ages and races to join us as guests.
After attending two or three meetings, guests are encouraged
to become members of the club. There is a small annual membership
fee. This is used to meet the costs of providing club activities.
Members can also contact Long Yang Clubs in other countries
and attend their activities
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| HOW WE CAN HELP |
We try to give help where we can.
If you are coming to New Zealand and want to know what to expect,
or if you are in New Zealand but are finding it difficult to
get used to the country, or if you just want someone to talk
to - phone our Support Co-ordinator Ian (444
7137).
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| NEWSLETTERS |
If you’d like to be kept informed of our activities,
please email
us and ask to be put on our mailing list. Notices
are usually sent out by email a few days before each event -
although we will phone members if they prefer.
Click HERE
to see our recent newsletter.
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| Joining Us |
Please see our Join
Us page if you would like to become a member of
the club.
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| Want to know more? |
If there is anything else you would like to know, or if you'd
just like to chat with someone about the club, please email
us.
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