Convergence (ABC convention)

Convergence
Status Active
Genre Chub (gay culture)
Location(s) North America
Inaugurated 1986
Most recent 2016
Organized by Big Gay Mens Organization (BGMO)
Website
http://biggaymen.org

Convergence is an annual North American social gathering of gay men of size (chubs) and their admirers (chasers). The event is considered the longest running social gathering of its kind in North America and serves a particular community, also known as the Chubs and Chasers community; a vibrant sub-culture of the gay community at large. Convergence is held during the USA Labor Day holiday weekend. The event has a history that goes back to 1986, when the first Convergence was held in Seattle, Washington. Since then, the event has been hosted annually in different cities across North America.

Location

Convergence is a "floating" event. The location for each year voted on by the Big Gay Mens Organization BGMO (formerly known as Affiliated Big Men's Clubs, or ABC) committee in response to proposals by member Girth and Mirth clubs.

Past Convergences have been held in:

See also

References

  1. Suresha, Ron Jackson (2002). Bears On Bears: Interviews & Discussions. Alyson Publications. ISBN 1-55583-578-3

External links

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