About Long Yang Club - Melbourne

Long Yang Club Melbourne is a social group for gay Asians, their partners and friends who can meet to socialize in a friendly and supportive environment. The objective of the Club is to promote friendship and respect between gay Asians and non-Asians, through social, cultural, sporting and educational events. We abide by the ideals of Long Yang Club International.

The Club will also endeavour to create a safe environment for gay men who are looking for an alternative social outlet to the “scene” whilst providing a harassment free atmosphere for Asians against unwanted advances. We always stress that we are not a dating club and welcome anyone who is looking for friendship and camaraderie.

LYC Melbourne is an affiliate member of the Long Yang Club International, the world’s largest network of gay Asian/non-Asian groups. There are close to 40 chapters established around the world. In Australia, there are chapters in Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane and of course Melbourne. In our ANZ/Asia region, chapters are established in Auckland, Manila, Thailand and Hong Kong. LYC Melbourne was re-established by like-minded people in October 2004.

Although each chapter is independently managed, all share the same name and similar goals and objectives. LYC, is an “East-West” club, based on the philosophy of promoting friendship and understanding between gay men from, or having origins from, these two parts of the world. The LYC logo resembles the Chinese “Ying Yang” symbols. The two hands – the East and West are holding on to each other.

Each year LYC holds an international conference ("iCON"), which really is more of a 'social party event' than a conference. In 2004 it was hosted by LYC Thailand. In 2005 the iCON event was held in Toronto, Canada.