Across Asia and the diaspora, countless queer stories remain hidden — tucked away in private collections and community archives.

These memories are at risk of being lost. As community organizations close or lose funding, and as pioneering individuals leave the movement, fragments of queer Asian history vanish with them. Meanwhile, exhibitions struggle to find authentic materials to tell our shared histories, and researchers search in vain for books or first-hand sources.

Over the past two years, SilkPride has quietly built bridges across cultures — collecting and lending archival items between communities in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, Australia, and the United States. Now, we’re growing this effort into a global network of cultural support: QAMELs (Queer Asian Museum Exhibit & Library Services).

“Like the caravans of the Silk Road, we carry cherished memories across borders — connecting queer Asian stories that deserve to be seen, remembered, and celebrated. “ - Leo, founder of SilkPride.

Together, we are transforming this era of diaspora into what we envision as a great age of discovery. 🐪

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Raising QAMELs🐫 (Queer Asian Museum Exhibit and Library Services)

Preserve and share queer Asian heritage together

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