Pune trust to host Queers Garba-Dandiya

Yutak LGBTQ Trust will host its annual Queers Garba-Dandiya Night on Sep 28 at Mangalya Hall, near Dagdusheth Datta Mandir in Pune.

- Shubham Kurale

Trust founder Anil Ukarande told The Free Press Journal, “In most cases, we have experienced that the queer community is often abused and stigmatised when they try to participate in open Garba-Dandiya events. So we have been organising this event for the last four years to let the LGBTQA+ community enjoy the festival and express their joy.”

Ukarande added that dance plays an important role in expressing emotions and supporting mental health. “Queers, being neglected and often disrespected, suffer considerable mental anguish, and such cultural gatherings boost their morale,” Ukarande said.