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Hong Kong LGBTQ event canceled after venue denied 'without explanation'

People from different generations have fun at gay pride parade with banner. [AFP]

One of Hong Kong's largest events to celebrate diversity and promote LGBTQ rights will not take place this year because it was denied a venue "without explanation", organisers said on Thursday.

Held annually since 2014, Pink Dot Hong Kong features a mix of music performances, art and workshops and drew nearly 7,000 participants to the lawn of Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District last year.

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