In 2009, transgender activist Rachel Crandall of Michigan, headquartered in the United States, launched the day. As a response to the lack of LGBT recognition of transgender people, picturing frustration that the only well-known transgender-centered day was the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which mourned transgender individuals’ murders but did not acknowledge or celebrate living members of the transgender community.
“There isn’t a trans moment. It is just a presence where there was an absence. We deserve so much more.” – Hari Nef (Actress)
On the account of the celebration, Lakshay Trust, a community-based organization, highlighted the issues and factors which have been an integral part of identity acceptance and transformation. As stories of grief and struggles were getting shared, a blanket of hope followed each of the stories.
“Educating children from their root knowledge is an important approach to instill seeds of gender equality and seeing another individual as a human. It is a two-way work as a society to let go of the biases and myths that fule the discrimination. Hence, to bridge the gap and start educating ourselves”, said HH Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad, the queen of Baroda as she spread a smile on their faces.
A room filled with talented individuals who wake up with a warrior mentality every morning despite all the dismay the world throws their way. From a graceful dance performance of Anushree Rawal to the tunes of Rajasthani folk music to a series of stories shared by Krishna and Jayraj about their journey of discovering themselves. A guest performance was a tribute from a known musician from the city, Sreeraj Nair, as everyone joined to sing and dance along. Maya, a national level kathak dancer, hosted the event and engaged the audience with her poise words and graceful surprise performance anticipated by the gathering.
“Rather than making and approaching by assumptions, it is required to make a safe space for open conversation for everyone to equally contribute to the focus of establishing an empowerment for one and all.” stated a research psychologist who is currently studying the trans community.
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