Long Yang Club (LYC) is a network of gay Asian/non-Asian groups. It aims to provide a friendly and supportive environment for gay Asians/non-Asians, chiefly through a program of social events and other activities.

The first Long Yang Club was founded in London in 1983. And, it was expanded into an international network by Billy Wong. It has over 37 chapters in the UK and Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, USA and Canada. All chapters are members of the umbrella body Long Yang Club International (LYCI). Membership in one chapter entitles one to membership in any other chapter. However, each chapter is managed independently by its own committee.

As a chapter of LYCI, Pacific Friends has a say in how LYCI is managed. And, our club can nominate members to run for election to the LYCI board.

The LYCI provides advice to local chapters if required. In addition, LYCI oversees an annual international convention called iCON. Its 2004 conference was held in Bangkok, Thailand. Its 2005 conference will be held in Toronto, Canada, in conjunction with the IFA's International Friendship Weekend.

Long Yang Club is named after the gay character "Lord Long Yang" in the Chinese book of legends Dream of Red Mansions. In addition to our chapter here in the San Francisco Bay Area, other LYC chapters in California include San Diego and Los Angeles, which presents opportunities for cooperative events.  Click on the link below to find out more about LYC and their chapters worldwide: