PRE-PRIDE EVENT

Date and Time: 26th October, 2023. 4:30 pm

Venue: SGS Ground

The Pre-Pride Event in solidarity with the 12th Kerala Queer Pride, hosted by the School of Gender Studies at Mahatma Gandhi University, unfolded on October 26, 2023, with a warm reception for distinguished guests, Mehru Akshay Teresa and Parvathi Kuttappan from the Dhwani Cultural Society for Transgender Persons, Kottayam. The program commenced with the symbolic raising of a rainbow flag, led by Menhru Akshay Teresa and the Director of the School of Gender Studies. This gesture served as a powerful representation of solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community.

The event featured engaging games that garnered enthusiastic participation from students across various departments, fostering a sense of inclusivity. A musical band program further added to the ambiance, providing a soothing backdrop for the audience.

The welcome speech emphasized the significance of the gathering, acknowledging and celebrating the diversity and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community. The event served as a call for inclusivity, demanding respect and declaring that love transcends boundaries. It provided a space to recognize the struggles and celebrate the courage of queer individuals, reiterating the commitment to creating a world that embraces everyone, irrespective of gender or sexual orientation.

Participants were reminded that love is universal, and every individual deserves the right to love without fear or prejudice. The call to open hearts, exhibit compassionate actions, and maintain an unwavering commitment resonated throughout the event.

The School of Gender Studies expressed gratitude to all participants, urging them to collectively make the event a beacon of hope and a catalyst for a more beautiful, accepting, and inclusive world.