As I relive my year as Mr. Gay Canada through my photos, videos, and interviews, I feel enriched, empowered, inspired, and blessed. In my adventures throughout Canada and Europe, I experienced first and foremost the kindness, passion, and commitment of many individuals in our LGBTQA+ communities. I sensed a progressive change and growth in society towards celebrating our differences and embracing our diversity. I witnessed our children being taught that love is love and being exposed to communities united in pride. I glimpsed into many livelihoods that heightened my sense of compassion, understanding, and respect for my fellow global brothers and sisters.
“A picture is worth a thousand words,” my photos exclaim. Perhaps some of my photos evoke more than what words can say or can perhaps conjure up a book. Through my captured moments shared with the world, I hope to inspire you in some way to reach your fullest potential, the desire to positively contribute to your community, and to be living examples of progress and change in society. I hope to invigorate you to get involved or to intensify the great work you are already doing in your community. I hope to empower you to live a life that is authentically you.
Never could I have dreamed the fairy tale I lived the past year. I truly felt blessed and grateful for each and every experience along my journey. There was not a day or experience that I did not stop to give thanks for and reflect upon with gratitude. I feel so privileged to be living in a country where my lived realities are guarded by laws that are practiced. I am so proud to be an Out Chinese Canadian.
Thank-you to the producers of Mr. Gay Canada for creating this platform to allow individuals with the desire to be the change an opportunity to do so. Thank-you to the organizations that gave me the chance to be your voice and partner in advocacy. Thank-you to my family, friends, and mentors who have showered me with support and love. Thank-you to the countless supporters from around the world for your unwavering encouragement. Thank-you to the sponsors who believed in my vision and work for your generosity and endorsement. Thank-you to all the angels who appeared along my journey for coming to my aid and opening doors. An enormous “Thank-you!” to the communities from across Canada who gave me the opportunity to work with you and be inspired by you. My “Thank-youS” encapsulate how truly blessed I am and my gratitude for you, you, and you.
To the future Mr. Gay CanadaS, I hope you seize every moment and opportunity to inspire others. I hope you will create your own legacy that will empower others to realize theirs. Your fairy tale begins with your passion, dedication, and determination. I look forward to witnessing and supporting your journey.
My new journey begins and I hope you will continue to be a part of my experiences and adventures. Let me continue inspiring to empower you to dream, to be leaders of tomorrow, and to be the change in your community. Let’s build tomorrow together in the true spirit of our rainbow spectrum of LGBTQA+ society.
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