Fun in the sun...

Your one-stop guide to the cream of the queer festival crop around the country this summer...

As the summer quickly approaches and we’re able to wilfully shed a few clothes, at least one of many outdoor events are sure to tickle your fancy. Besides the upcoming and exciting pride season – celebrated in style all around the country – there are a flurry of queer/queer-friendly festivals and events happening all summer long. So don’t waste time, mark your calendar, book your tickets, and get outside!

Stonewall’s Brighton Equality Walk
May 6 (Bank holiday Sunday)
Why? For all those evenings spent drunk in a pub or watching Xtube, do your arse a favour and put on your walking shoes. We all know Stonewall does amazing work, especially as far as tackling homophobic bullying in schools, not to mention all the lobbying done for the Equality Act – and here’s your chance to meet some socially minded, genuinely friendly boys and girls who care about more than pop and partying. Stonewall’s major fundraiser also gives you an excuse to head out to summer gay haven that is Brighton. What’s not to love? This year’s walk will be joined by Coronation Street‘s Anthony Cotton, Amy Lamé and Mr Gay UK, Mark Carter.
Tickets/Registration? Only £10
www.equalitywalk.org.uk/

Queer Up North
May 7-27
Why? Because Manchester’s infamous queer event covering all queer arts and culture, you can’t afford to miss it. With music, theare, comedy, cabaret, and clubbing events, there’s truly something for everyone. Among the events are comedy night Laugh Out Loud, a discussion with American author Edmund White (who wrote The Farewell Symphony, which in my opinion, is one of the best gay books ever), colourful club night Shinky Shonky, and the unmissable Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes.
Tickets/Registration? Varies
www.queerupnorth.com/

Glastonbury
June 22-24
Why? Because Glastonbury is the largest performing arts festival in the world, and while its known for pop and indie acts, there’s dance, comedy, theatre, circus, and cabaret. It seems to be dominated by straights, but why shouldn’t the gays participate? Oh yes…mud. But if you can manage to get your hands dirty, it’ll be worth it. Although the complete lineup hasn’t been released, among those confirmed to be performing should make any music fan drool: Arctic Monkeys, Arcade Fire, Bjork, Kaiser Chiefs, Killers, Mika, Shirley Bassey and more ..and complete list is revealed June 1st. ...and this year the queens fight back as the world's first travelling homo club, NYC DownLow shall be there and not just running a club, they'll also be hosting a series of events including a Horse Meat Disco Vogue Ball, Tranny Olympics, Gay Bingo and a recreation of the Stonewall Riots. With a 15k sound system and an all night license at Glastonbury, The NYC DownLow, associated with the Horse Meat Disco, is guaranteed to be one of this year’s festival highlights.
Tickets/Registration? Standard tickets have now sold out. There will however be a further sale of coach and ticket packages online through www.seetickets.com/g2007 on Thursday 26th April at 9.00am, when a final reconciliation of all coach requests and cancellations has been completed.
www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk

Bestival
September 7-9
Robin Hill Country Park on the Isle of Wight
Why? Having only seen the Isle of Wight from afar, I've heard fabulous things..and besides Bestival, there's also a rumour of the best antique markets around. Bestival itself has won praise for its non commercial feel - so if you're a hippy, you may feel right at home. Meet like-minded folk, munch fantastic foodstuffs and experience a myriad of musical genres and extraordinary performances. Plus boutique camping, kids area, farmers market, fancy dress and much more. The line-up? Beastie Boys, The Chemical Brothers, Primal Scream, Gregory Isaacs, The Levellers, The Orb, Billy Bragg, The Maccabees, Dub Pistols, Calvin Harris and The Shakes
Tickets? Weekend Tickets - £115
www.bestival.net/

Also see The Isle of Wight Festival (June 8-June 10)

Get Loaded in the Park
August 26
Clapham Common, London
Why? London's definitive indie-dance festival takes over Claphma Common (sorry, cruisers!) on Bank holiday Sunday – so there’s an extra day to recover! If you’re a fan of some bitchen’ rock n’roll or if you’re an electrofreak- you’ll wanna be here. Get Loaded boasts it’s the UK's most groundbreaking inner-city events and apparently “rejuvenated Pete Doherty's Babyshambles last summer”. Hmmm, ok! Anyway, the lineup looks pretty fierce as The Streets, Dirty Pretty Things, Dizzee Rascal, and 2 Many DJs are gonna perform. And when you’re done rock ‘n rolling- you could even swing through The Two Brewers! Or maybe not.
Tickets? £39.50
www.getloadedinthepark.com

V
August 18-19
Hylands Park, Chelmsford, and Weston Park, Staffs
Why? Gay.com favorites Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen, and Pink headline the Virgin group’s annual music fest. Disco darling Sophie Ellis Bextor will also be performing with an array of fab acts like the Foo Fighters, Snow Patrol, Killers, Kasabian, Kooks, The Fratellis, Mika, Babyshambles, Jarvis Cocker, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Beverly Knight.
Tickets?£130 weekend, £63.50 per day.
www.vfestival.com

Pride season round-up, coming soon…

Adnan Ali speaks

We caught up with one of our most visible gay Muslims Adnan Ali.


In the aftermath of recent anti-terror arrests, scrutiny of Muslims is snowballing.

With Britain entering an overwhelmingly turbulent political atmosphere, many of us (including myself, someone who was raised Muslim) are feeling especially suspicious of our Muslim neighbours.

While many Muslim leaders are quick to condemn homosexuality, some gays and lesbians still manage to embrace the religion which has publicly rejected them.

There is a growing resistance to the anti-gay beliefs held by many religious leaders; some are challenging the polarisation of religion and sexuality within the Muslim community.

In recent years with the founding of the UK-based Imaan support network and international organisation Al-Fatiha, the gay Muslim voice is finally being heard.

We caught up with one of Britain's most visible gay Muslims Adnan Ali to talk about the problems faced by gay muslims in the wake of rising homophobia and Islamaphobia.

Originally from Pakistan, Adnan came to the UK and with the help of Al-Fatiha and helped start Imaan.

Featured on Channel 4's documentary Gay Muslims, Adnan recently celebrated a civil partnership with his partner of 4 years and is currently completing a Masters Degree in Gender, Culture, Politics at the University of London.

Do you identify yourself as a Muslim?

YES, I am a practising Muslim. Being Muslim can mean different things to different people, whether referring to a certain association with a specific culture (like being Pakistani-Muslim in my case) and/or reference to Islamic rituals and spirituality in everyday life.

Have you ever felt like you had to dismiss your religion to be gay?

In the beginning yes I did, just like I had to dismiss my sexuality to be Muslim. However, things changed and got better once I met other gay and lesbian people who culturally and/or religiously identified as Muslim.

Are you out to your family? How have they responded?

I don't recall coming out in a certain organised fashion; perhaps it was more of being 'found out'. As a young boy my immediate and extended family always knew of my fondness for other boys and men.

The breaking point was the day I articulated my association with the word 'gay'. Worse, I told my family I would not get married.

There was no initial mention of Islam. No one said anything about Islamic condemnation of homosexuality – the concerns were more along the lines of what other people would think of me and them as family members.

The realisation that I was gay was more of a blow to the traditional patriarchal notion of manhood and they were pretty hostile towards their self-assumed compromise of masculinity.

Do you feel you have additional responsibility as a gay Muslim?

Yes, responsibility as a minority within a minority. Being a gay-Muslim-Asian man there are so many varied identities to deal with it - sometimes separately and often at the same time.

Why do you think it is important for there to be gay groups with religious affiliations? What do these groups accomplish??

It is a personal choice. The secular notion of the West is still a minority concept. Majority of the people in the world are not secular. We have to accept this fact while living in the West, whether we like it or not. More and more gay people are being discriminated and treated horribly due to conservative religious interpretation of the theology.

Therefore it is quite significant to question this religious banishment by actually finding out what a particular religion says about homosexuality. You will be surprised to learn that a religion can be appreciative of sexual diversity. So it is important for some of us to have religious gay groups.
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However, I don't expect everyone to have affiliations.

These groups do strive hard to accomplish a very basic sense of integrity with and within a sexual-religious minority, whether through cultural and ritual celebrations or intellectually stimulating debates on theology.

How do you feel about the gay community? Do you feel like you are a part of it?

For a lot of us, who come from different cultural and social backgrounds, the sense of community on the basis of our sexuality is important.

Whether it is going clubbing every weekend or protesting outside Russian embassy against the ban on the Moscow pride, there is definitely a sense of support, alliance, and community. Yes, I am very much part of this community.

Do you feel comfortable going to the mosque?

The day I offer prayer at home, my home becomes a mosque for me. My mosque is in my heart.

Yes, when I go to a (formal) mosque, I don't go there as a gay or straight person; I am there to pray and bow, and no one can question my sexuality. So far no one has ever dared to, and if someone ever does that, I am confident enough to defend myself.

A mosque is a house of Allah, and I have not given anyone that right to stop me from going there.

What are your thoughts on 'Moderate Islam'? Does it exist?

Yes it does. Granted, not in a very visible sense.

However, there is a debate going on amongst few progressive and moderate Muslims. The important issue is for it to be inclusive and accessible to all Muslims from different social, cultural, geographical and economic backgrounds.

What do you think is the best way to challenge anti-gay attitudes from Muslims in the UK?

More visibility of LGBT Muslims and dialogue with and within the mainstream Muslims on the issues surrounding Islamic instructions on homosexuality are very important.

We need to dispel the invalid ideas such as the idea that being gay is a "western thing" or "a white man's disease".

To challenge anti-gay attitudes, one must be very confident of his/her own sexuality. Imaan and Safra Project are two support groups in the UK, who are doing commendable work in providing that support to LGBT Muslims, their friends, and allies.

Do you feel like there is Islamophobia within the gay scene? What can gay Muslims to challenge that?

Yes, and there has been a rise since September 11th. In a way it is good that people are expressing their concerns about Islam, that Islamophobia is more visible; it makes it strategically easier to be challenged.

More moderate Muslims have to speak out against the discriminatory remarks by the conservative Muslim leaders and similarly not let any person to generalise the image of Islam as oppressive religion.

As Muslims we also share the responsibility in the existence of Islamophobia. We have to be more political and vocal for our very basic human rights and not allow any orthodox/fanatical Muslim cleric to speak on our behalf.

To learn more about Imaan visit www.imaan.org.uk

Forgive the Randy Reverend

Please forgive Ted Haggard - the gay-hating, meth-smoking, whore-humping reverend - says Soulforce.

American organisation Soulforce has launched a letter writing campaign urging gay people to express concern and compassion to Rev Ted Haggard, the president of a major Evangelical group, who resigned after admitting to a sexual relationship with gay rent boy Mike Jones.

Haggard, 49, married with children, resigned after Jones, who had a problem with Haggard’s hypocrisy, disclosed their relationship to the press.

"People may look at me and think what I've done is immoral, but I think I had to do the moral thing in my mind, and that is expose someone who is preaching one thing and doing the opposite behind everybody's back," Jones told KUSA Radio.

In an open letter, Haggard admitted “guilt of sexual immorality” to his 30-million-member congregation, and asked for forgiveneness.

He drew more anger from gay groups when he further denigrated homosexuality by saying, “There's a part of my life that is so repulsive and dark that I have been warring against it for all of my adult life."

To counter general gay disapproval of Haggard’s actions, Soulforce’s Media Director Paige Schilt issued the following statement:

"This is obviously a moment of personal, familial, and professional crisis for Rev Haggard."

"We want to make sure that the voices of intolerance and homophobia are not the only voices that he hears during this difficult time."

Rev Richard Kirker, Chief Executive of the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement praised Soulforce for their campaign and told GAY.COM that Haggard “needs people who genuinely understand and empathise unconditionally”.

“I expect he has very few of those from within the hard-line, unforgiving fundamentalist world which he has inhabited for the whole of his conflicted, misguided and confused adult life,” he continued.

“It will remain an open question - perhaps indefinitely - as to whether he ultimately embraces and accepts his own sexuality, with his heart and mind, but one thing is clear. If he is tempted by the false prospectus and bogus claims of all the so called ‘ex-gay’ ministries he will suffer another fall which will be even more painful.”

“ Ted Haggard has been no friend of lesbian and gay people because he was no friend to himself. He has been at war with us and himself.”

“ Let us be graceful enough to forgive and be ready, if the day happens, to welcome him into the community he has so self-destructively shunned.”

To write a letter to Haggard, click here.

Gay nativity doll upset

A stunt involving gay dolls placed in a Roman nativity scene caused a predictable uproar.

A daring move by the Italian "Rose in the Fist" party - placing dolls of gay couples in a nativity scene in Rome’s parliament - caused a predictable uproar.

Parliamentarians Bruno Mellano and Donatella Poretti, who were responsible for the stunt, told reporters that they included the dolls to prove that gays and lesbians have been around since Jesus’ time, and that it is time for Italy to grant legal rights to same-sex couples.

The dolls were carefully placed among the shepherds, only to be quickly removed by pages.

The conservative party called for Mellano and Poretti to be censured displaying "a vulgar and unacceptable double attack against both [an Italian] institution and a religious symbol."

Union of Christian Democrats, called it a "pure attack against the religion practiced by the majority of Italians".

Some members of Prime Minister Romano Prodi's leftist coalition, including the Communist Party which supports LGBT civil rights, criticised the extreme move which they suggested could backfire and reverse the gay cause.

Last month Italy’s House of Justice committee began to consider gay union legislation. They are said to be considering various proposals, combining the into a single bill.

Italy PM Romano Prodi pledged to pass a civil union bill as part of this year’s election campaign, despite inevitable rage from the Vatican.

The Rose in the Fist, founded in 2005, include members of the Italian Democratic Socialists and the Italian Radicals.

Profile: The Gay Muslims

Confronting Islamophobia UK LGBT Muslim leader Farazana talks about popular misconceptions.


With the Faith and Homophobia conference fast approaching, to be held on February 17th 2007 in London, GAY.COM takes a look at a growing trend of LGBT religious and spirituality groups. With recent news focussing on the ever-present conflict between the gays and God, highlighting the need for gay interfaith dialogue, The Faith and Homophobia conference couldn’t be timelier.

“There is nothing that says you must be heterosexual to be a Muslim or that you need to be a terrorist. Strangely a lot of people are a bit confused about those points.” – Farzana, Chair and co-founder of IMAAN, the UK LGBT Muslims

These days it seems that everyone has something to say about The Muslims.

And there's even more to say about the Gay Muslims, who to the casual observer may seem particularly self-hating - in light of violence-preaching Imams (some fanatic ones who preach the death of gays) displayed in popular British media.

While some Muslim leaders are quick to condemn homosexuality, this group has admirably stood defiant and stayed together, and deserve respect for managing to embrace a religion which publicly rejects them.

The Gay and Lesbian Muslims, however, have acquired a somewhat precarious reputation among the gay community - most notably baffling gay parade-goers in 2005 when they appeared on a London Pride float, hiding their identities.


Imaan at London Pride 2005


Imaan at Europride 2006

Farzana, whose surname remains anonymous, chair and co-founder of Imaan, spoke to GAY.COM about their practices, problems, and plans.

How did your organisation come about?

We started in Sept 1998 - which means we celebrate our tenth anniversary next year! We were brought together by an advert in the Pink Paper. A group of us, strangers to each other at the time, met up and formed the group. We've been going strong ever since, we hold monthly meetings, international conferences, religous celebrations, social events, run a web forum, mailing list and more besides.

Are there conflicts between doctrine of your religion and your personal practices?

Islam teaches a great many things like respect, justice, kindness, charity, empathy, humility, faith and so on. Like any religion some things are easier to follow than others. It depends on the individual.

What are the basic tenants of your faith?

Were you not listening during your R.E. lessons? Seriously though, there are five pillars of Islam that you must follow in order to be considered a Muslim.

The Shahada or declaration of faith that there is one God and His name is Allah and that Mohaamed is His messenger
Sawm - or Fasting during the month of Ramadan
Salaat - or regular prayers
Zakaat - Charity
Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca once in your lifetime if you are able

Note: there is nothing in the above that says you must be heterosexual to be a Muslim or that you need to be a terrorist. Strangely a lot of people are a bit confused about those points.

How do members benefit from your organisation?

Primarily by knowing that there are other LGBT Muslims around and that indeed we are a growing community. When I first help start the group I was in shock at meeting so many others. These days it’s odd to see new members so blasé about it. How times have changed.

What impact does your organisation have on the larger Muslim community?

The wider Muslim community is growing increasingly aware of our existence. Most are shocked or surprised, and we have had a lot of negative attention. However we have also had a lot of support as well.

We have made tentative steps to gauge the possibility of working with mainstream Muslim organisations through talking to various influential individuals. It’s not something that will happen over night but Inshallah (God Willing) it will happen.

What about the larger gay community?

It's a mixture of abuse and support. The abuse goes up whenever Muslims get bad press, so for example at London Pride the other year we had gay people and a Pride steward likening us to terrorists.

Some other gay campaigners don't realise or don't care that they insult us by insulting Islam and other Muslims. We have had running battles with people like Outrage! the Lesbian and Gay Humanist Association and the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement.

Imams? Do you get any support from them?

We have the support of a couple of Imams and they are a great help to our members in understanding the true nature of Islam and the differences between it and cultural practices.

The combination of sexuality and religion seems really tricky…and rather depressing. Do you guys have a laugh?? Talk about social atmosphere.

Personally speaking, the people that I've met through Imaan are some of the funniest most self-deprecating people I've ever come across. There is a lot to be said for sharing the same religious upbringing and family experiences, languages and culture.

It is like laughing though adversity. I would hate for people to think we are all doom and gloom because we are in a very sensitive position. In fact I remember one time after being verbally abused by some lovely anti-Muslim gay campaigners, one of them said to me: Why are you always smiling even when you're being attacked? What could I answer? What do you want me to do, cry?

I do find a lot of the arguments and attacks quite funny. It helps to have a sense of humour. But yes, Imaan is a very social, close and supportive community.

Aren’t gay culture and religion immediately at odds with each other?

I think gay culture is at odds with many gay people's lifestyles. There does seem to be an overwhelming oppressive feeling that drugs, casual sex and booze define popular gay culture. There is, however, more out there that I wish was more publicised, especially for younger people first coming out on the scene.

Will Imann be participating in The Faith and Homophobia conference?

Unfortunately Imaan has not had positive experiences in dealings with the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement, organisers of the conference, so instead we are focusing on more positive endeavours for the benefit of our growing LGBT Muslim community.

For more information about IMAAN, visit their website here

Also this blog from Gay Muslim makes for a interesting read..

The Faith and Homophobia conference will take place at Rich Mix in Bethnal Green Road on Saturday, February 17, 2007. Click on the links below to find out more and register.

Click here for a detailed programme of events.

Profile: The Gay Jews

With the Faith and Homophobia conference fast approaching, the Gay Jews sat down with GAY.COM for a candid Q&A.


With the Faith and Homophobia conference fast approaching, to be held on February 17th 2007 in London, GAY.COM takes a look at a growing trend of LGBT religious and spirituality groups. With recent news focussing on the ever-present conflict between the gays and God, highlighted the need for gay interfaith dialogue, The Faith and Homophobia conference couldn’t be timelier.

The LGBT Jewish community have had their fair share of challenges last year when in November their Israeli counterparts became the centre of international concern when massive riots broke out in Jerusalem, threatening a planned Pride March. Despite the major security threats, 4000 attendees triumphed in a unifying statement to the Orthodox Jews who have continually blasted homosexuality as an abomination.

Edward Teeger of Jewish Lesbian and Gay Group, representing the Jewish faith at the Faith and Homophobia Conference, did the following Q & A with GAY.COM

How did your organisation come about?

Thirty four years ago it was established as a social and support group, and it is, we believe, the first such group to be set up anywhere.

Gay culture and religion are immediately at odds with each other. Is this true?

Not for all Jews.

Are there conflicts between doctrine of your religion and your personal practices?

Some orthodox and right wing Jews have a real problem with gayness. The other denominations, Masorti, Reform and Liberal Jews accept that the strict biblical statement appears out of date, along with many other 3,000 year old laws that have been altered through the centuries.

The Chief Rabbi, who represents only the Orthodox Jews, seems to have accepted that gay couples can adopt through the only Jewish adoption agency, called Norwood, which I work for, subject to the usual procedures, such as inspections, investigations, parent's views and the needs of the child.

What are the basic tenants of your faith?

Monotheism, the 10 commandments, do unto others as you would they do unto you. The Jewish religion affects all daily life, eating, your home, work ethics etc and to perform the laws first and understanding will follow.

To be Jewish, like being gay, is a chance of birth, not a choice. There is no desire to convert others to Judaism, and no encouragement of celibacy at all.

What impact does your organisation have on the Jewish community?

Not much. We advertise our events in the Jewish press. All Jews chose which laws to obey and which to ignore.

What about the larger gay community?

We march every year at London Pride, advertise in the gay and Jewish press. The Jewish population of the UK is well below 1%, though perceptions may differ.

And the Rabbis? Do you get any support from them?

Yes, but not from all depending on their personal views. Even some Orthodox Rabbis now are tending to accept that gay Jews will not change and are created gay by God, but they do not offer a solution to the law against “sex with a man as with a woman is an abomination”.

The combination of sexuality and religion seems really tricky…and rather depressing. Do you guys have a laugh?? Talk about social atmosphere.

We love being part of two minorities that we find ourselves in by birth, Jewish and gay, and we celebrate them both. Some orthodox gay and lesbian people have a difficult conflict with their religious commitment and their sexuality.

The Faith and Homophobia conference will take place at Rich Mix in Bethnal Green Road on Saturday, February 17, 2007. Click on the links below to find out more and register.

Click here for a detailed programme of events.

Jody Dobrowski remembered

“We know from Jody’s death, homophobia kills. This living memorial we’re doing is something that will endure, and last…and grow.”

Family of friends of the murdered Jody Dobrowski got on their hands and knees with South London community leaders and supporters to plant a memorial garden in Clapham Common on Thursday evening, commemorating the International Day Against Homophobia.

Dobrowski was beaten to death in October 2005, having suffered fatal injuries from the beating including a swollen brain and broken nose. His assailants Thomas Pickford and Scott Walker have since been sentenced to life imprisonment.

In the vicinity of Dobrowski’s murder location the garden is based on a tranquil grassy knoll, protected by trees near Clapham Common’s bandstand.


Myself, planting a flower

In a moving and powerful moment of resistance, Jody’s mother Sheri Dobrowski noted that Jody’s death was one of many “that will not be forgotten”.

“We’ve all come here to plant new life together as to remember those who suffer and die simply for being who they are” Dobrowski said.

“Jody did not die because of his sexuality,” added Mike Haddock, Jody’s stepfather. “Jody died because of someone else’s prejudice and hatred.”

Commenting on the event’s significance and The International Day Against Homophobia, PC Graham Alldus, Lambeth’s LGBT liaison officer noted in 80 counties still criminalise homosexuality and condemn consensual same sex acts with imprisonment. It was only in 1990, the General Assembly of the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from their list of mental disorders.


Lambeth’s LGBT liaison officer PC Graham Alldus

“We’ve come a tremendously long way in this country since the decriminalisation of sexuality in 1967,” he told GAY.COM. “There’s still a long way to go internationally.”

“We know from Jody’s death, homophobia kills. This living memorial we’re doing is something that will endure, and last…and grow.”

Alldus said while homophobic attacks happen often in Lambeth, the biggest challenge is getting victims to report the abuse. He said victims can always contact LGBT liaison officers, like himself, to speak with if they are uncomfortable speaking to the police.

“We always encourage people to report particularly LGBT hate crime,” he added.

“If someone behaves homophobically, unless they’re challenged about it or police are told, they’re likely to repeat their behaviour, and it’s likely to snowball. So what becomes one day’s verbal assault, could be next day’s physical assault, and could be another day’s murder.”


Lambeth council leader Steve Reed (on right)

Steve Reed, leader of Lambeth council, further emphasised that Lambeth has one of the largest LGBT communities in the country, a fact that the council is “very proud of”.

By participating in the memorial, Reed said the council, along with the community, was making a statement that “we’re proud of the fact that we’re diverse and we’re not going to let people come and hurt and kill and slash our community.”

Christopher Desusa, a community safety manager of Lambeth, said that while Lambeth has a very high hate crime record, the rise of people reporting homophobic hate crime is encouraging.

“We know from evidence that homophobic crime is really underreported,” Desusa, said. “The fact that people are coming forward and reporting the crime means that they have confidence that the police and other agencies will work together to help them.”

Jody Dobrowski’s memorial on May 17th was one of more than 80 events commemorating the International Day Against Homophobia around the UK.

To view a brief video of the memorial click here.