“A Circle of Faggots” – Residential Gathering Invitation (May 1982)

This printed invitation promotes a week-long residential gathering for gay men, held in Nelson from Friday 14 May to Friday 21 May 1982.

The event is described as:

The language reflects the period’s practice within some gay liberation circles of reclaiming slurs as terms of empowerment.

Event Focus & Themes (As Listed)

Topics and themes outlined include:

• Men and politics

• Power and emotions

• Spirituality

• Sex and magic

• Dance and bodies

• Food and play

• Children and housework

• Community and nurturing

• Loving and patriarchy

• Light and the earth

• Music

• Co-operation

• Feminism and matriarchy

The invitation states the gathering offers:

Practical Details

• Dates: 14–21 May 1982

• Location: Nelson, New Zealand

• Cost: Approximately $100 (including food and board)

• Contacts:

  • Mark

  • Lawson

• Postal Contact: Faggots’ Landing R.D. 1, Todd Valley Nelson, New Zealand