We are proud to present the program of PV Pride Festival 98!
By clicking the  buttons you will get teleported to the location of the specific event. You'll need to have downloaded and installed the free software to get access. It is also recommended that you test the program before you attend the Pride events.
All times are shown as VRT (Virtual Reality Time, GMT-2h). Go here for information and help on converting to/from VRT. Contact us if you need assistance!:)
Hmmm... in case you wonder - all events are free of charge:) All you need to pay is your Internet connection and your phone bill.
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Saturday, October 17th:
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Official opening |
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Welcome to PV Pride Festival 98! This is also the introduction of Pride Park, which contains the stage area, a VR Pride café, a section with updated information - and a wide spectrum of interesting Community Booths!
Several of the events will take place in this park, and here you will also find signs to click for teleportation to the other Pride locations.
Pride Park is located at AW 2233s 2250e, facing south.
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| 12 VRT |
Pride Words Hunt |
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Just after the official opening, the Pride Words Hunt starts. This activity will take you to various locations, where you will need to solve riddles and find specified objects in order to collect the five Pride Words.
Win a one year free AW citizenship!
First participant to report the five correct words will be the winner of a one year free AW citizenship.
The Pride Words Hunt closes Sunday at 19:00 VRT.
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| 13 VRT |
"Gay & Lesbian Celebs" |
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There is nothing as normal as diversity. Unfortunately, many people find it easier to follow the common norm than risk being who they really are. We wish to honor and celebrate role models who show that we are not alone in feeling differently. This exhibition features pictures of famous G/L/B/T persons, of past and present.
This exhibition can be visited all through the Pride. (Hero Garden) |
| 13 VRT |
"Matt's Demensia" |
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PV citizen Matt McBear presents his colourful images. An inspiration to all who like to experiment with colours and ideas.
This exhibition can be visited all through the Pride. (Gallerie 2222) |
| 13 VRT |
"Real Life Pride Pics" |
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Exhibition featuring pictures from Pride Festivals around the real world.
This exhibition can be visited all through the Pride. |
| 14 VRT |
Community Booths office hour |
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Meet representatives from various communities/sources that are introducing themselves during the Pride. (Pride Park)
The coomunity booths will also be served Sunday at 14:00 vrt.
[details]
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| 15 VRT |
Interactive Pride Quilt |
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This Quilt is a virtual reality version of the well known Pride- or AIDS Quilts. You can contribute by ordering one piece for which you are to decide the contents. Check details for more information and to order your free Quilt piece!
You can submit a piece for the quilt during the pride, if there are empty pieces left".
[details]
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| 16 VRT |
"G/L/B/T - acceptance at work" |
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Many gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender persons experience various challenges at their work, due to unfair treatment from colleagues as well as leadership - officially stated or personally felt.
This discussion group will focus on problems and even benefits as result of being different in any work environment. Join in to share both good and bad experiences, or your ideas on how G/L/B/T acceptance might be improved in general.
Location: Pink Village Adventure Land |
| 22 VRT |
Alien Date Party |
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Come as you are...an Alien! On the stage in Pride Park, a batchelor/bachelorette will get to question 3 Alien contestants, and decide on whom s/he likes the best, without knowing their gender. Date from Hell you say? Maybe or maybe not. Try it, you might like it. :)
Win a one year free AW citizenship!
One of the 4 contestants (randomly chosen) will win a one year free AW citizenship! That person might as well be you! Sign up, if you dare :)
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Sunday, October 18th:
| 10 VRT |
"New identity / Coming out" |
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Are you questioning your own sexuality? You are not alone!
This discussion group will focus on "leaving the closet", and you are invited to join no matter whether you are inside/outside that silly closet:) Come share your experiences!
Location: Prince Albert Pub
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| 11 VRT |
Mixed Gathering |
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A gathering for all kinds of human beings:) You will also be able to redecorate the Cool Café after your own taste (check out the bar).
Meet old and new friends, and get in the mood before we all join the PV Pride Parade! |
| 12 VRT |
Pink Village Pride Parade |
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Whoever you are, whomever you love, be proud of it by joining the first VR Pride Parade ever! The Parade brings you to various Pink Village neighbourhoods, and includes some surprises along the route, too.
We do hope for a lot of participants, but for those who prefer to watch, a specific platform will be set up for the audience.
[details][Parade route map]
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| 13 VRT |
Jam Session |
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Come play a tune by clicking a virtual keyboard, featuring human voices, sounds and tones submitted by Pride participants! Noisy and fun:)
You can contribute by submitting your 3 sec wav file! Deadline for contributions is Oct 17th at 10:00 vrt.
[details]
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| 14 VRT |
Community Booths office hour |
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Meet representatives from the communities/sources that are introducing themselves during the Pride.
The coomunity booths will also be served Saturday at 14:00 vrt.
[details]
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| 18 VRT |
"Attitudes Towards G/L/B/T Across Cultures" |
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This group invites you to come and share your experiences as a Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or TG growing up and living in your culture.
Everyone - Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgendered or Straight - is invited to join to explore these issues!
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| 20 VRT |
Vicars & Tarts Party |
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PV Pride Festival's final event will be a grand party where the guests are given roles to play, and even costumes to wear. Male guests go as women of the night, while the women attend as prudish or nerdy men. If you change your nick for this occation, you will really be able to take it all out:)
Come play your role, and have fun! Role game, cyber beer on the house, music, dancing and this interesting group of guests - vicars and tarts!
Location: Pink Parade nightclub
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