The two-day festival in Delhi will see 14 movies submitted by filmmakers around the globe, in addition to seven power-packed stage performances and a host of discussions and seminars themed around LGBT issues and lives
Delhi Queer pride 2015 went beyond just seeking removal of Sec 377, or demands for decriminalisation of homosexuality. Pride this year was all about intersectionality and solidarity.
There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle, because we do not live single-issue lives. People’s movements are run by collective of individuals who come with multiple identities and multiple issues.
Queer people cannot be free in a world where people of various hues are shackled, not just because a common oppressor – overarching patriarchy – attacks us all, but also because many of us straddle multiple identities – we’re Dalit and queer, Muslim and queer, Tribal and queer, Disabled and queer.
Bengaluru Pride 2015 was held on 22nd Nov, with thousands marching the streets of the city from Tulasi Park to Town Hall. Tanika Godbole captured some moments.
‘You don’t allow me the love of it. You only allow me the sex of it. I’ll grab what I can get!’
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