The Evergreen Coffee House was a haven for the LGBTQIA+ community in the 1980s and 1990s in Wellington. Established by Chrissy Witoko, it still holds a significant place in our collective memory. In July 2022, Leilani Visesio and Wellington Museum held a unique event to bring together Chrissy's friends and whānau to pay tribute to Chrissy and the Evergreen. A very special thank you to Leilani and the speakers for allowing this kōrero to be recorded and shared. The Evergreen street sign can be seen at Wellington Museum, and the photographic wall montages can be viewed online at Te Papa.
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