The 11th edition of the Chennai Rainbow Pride saw hundreds of individuals from LGBTQIA and ally community parade the streets on Sunday. (Photo | Martin Louis, EPS)
In addition to iridescent flags, umbrellas, badges and clothes, the plaques and sign boards emphasised on larger social issues such as consent, equality, inclusion and feminism. (Photo | Martin Louis, EPS)
‘I love freely given, reversible, informed, enthusiastic, specific consent,’ read a slogan. Another said, ‘Do not rape, it’s really that simple.' (Photo | Martin Louis, EPS)
The others included, ‘We take pride in equality,’ ‘Smash Cis-heterosexual Brahminical Patriarchy’ and ‘Do not use caste and gender to oppress’. A sketch of Ambedkar and Periyar was embedded on several rainbow flags. (Photo | Martin Louis, EPS)
Tamil Nadu Rainbow Coalition (TNRC) to create visibility of alternative sexualities, gender identities and sex characteristics. (Photo | Martin Louis, EPS)
“Every year we come together to celebrate the pride of our gender identity and sexuality. This year, ahead of the parade we organised a series of workshops on mental health, gender and sexuality,” said Jaya, general manager of Sahodaran, an NGO. (Photo | Martin Louis, EPS)
“Our major agenda is to encourage an anti-discrimination law at the national level and affirmative actions for LGBTIQA + community,” she said. (Photo | Martin Louis, EPS)