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Bigudi
Bigudi Club () is a lesbian and queer nightclub and bar located at Mis Sokak No. 5 in the Beyoğlu area of Istanbul, Turkey. It is the first lesbian-exclusive nightclub in the country of Turkey, established December 2006. Around 2017, they redefined the space as a queer bar, not exclusively for women. History In Turkey, historically lesbianism has not been encouraged or supported, this is particularly true within Turkish psychiatry. In the 1990s, lesbian organizations in Turkey were established to provide community support, including Sappho's Girls () and The Sisters of Venus (). Bigudi Club opened in December 2006 by Adar Bozbay and was the first exclusively lesbian venue in the county. It was previously located a 5 İstiklal Caddesi in Şehit Muhtar, Beyoğlu, Istanbul. It is now at Mis Sokak No. 5 near the former location, and is situated on a terrace above an apartment building. Until 2016, the Bigudi Club was the only queer club for women in Turkey, and they struggled ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Lesbian Bars
This is a list of notable lesbian bars A lesbian bar (sometimes called a "women's bar") is a drinking establishment that caters exclusively or predominantly to lesbian women. While often conflated, the lesbian bar has a history distinct from that of the gay bar. Significance Les ... worldwide, including early prototypes and modern more inclusive spaces. Africa Asia Australia Europe North America South America References {{portalbar, Drink, LGBT Lesbian culture LGBT drinking establishments LGBT-related lists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LGBTQ Culture In Istanbul
Istanbul is generally tolerant of LGBT people, at least compared to elsewhere in Turkey. Erin Cunningham of ''The Washington Post'' has called Istanbul "a hub for gay and transgender life", but also acknowledged, "outside of elite Turkish society and the trendy Istanbul quarters where homosexual and transgender Turks live somewhat comfortably, life remains difficult for the LGBT population". The city's Beyoğlu district has seen the LGBT community "[reach] a critical mass". Events Istanbul Pride has been organized since 2003. The 2009 event saw approximately 3,000 march participants, and the 2013 and 2014 events were among the largest LGBT celebrations in a majority-Muslims, Muslim country, attracting approximately 100,000 participants. According to ''The New York Times'', "since 2014, the authorities have banned Pride parades in major cities, including in Istanbul, where crowds in the tens of thousands used to participate". Police used tear gas and water cannons on Istanbul Pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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