Join Anson Mak, researcher and project consultant of the archive Hong Kong LGBTQ+ Printed Matter in the Pre-Internet Era, for an illuminating talk that delves into the stories and significance of this unique collection. Anson will highlight pivotal materials, including those documenting the decriminalisation of homosexual sex (a British Law in the colonial Hong Kong period) —a turning point that ignited LGBTQ+ activism in early 1990s Hong Kong. The talk will also explore the intersections of feminist and queer movements, the role of indie zines, and offer a glimpse into the creative and resourceful ways people navigated dating before the arrival of the internet and dating apps.