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In a first, trans men invite trans women to Ningol Chakkouba
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, October 29 2019:
For the first time, LGBTIQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer) community celebrated Ningol Chakkouba at Kakching today.
Trans men community of Kakching invited trans women from across the State to celebrate the festival at Lamdong Khongnang Makhong, Kakching.
Ningol Chakkouba is a popular festival in Manipur celebrated with brothers inviting their sisters to grand feast.
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Speaking on the sideline of the celebration, Moirangthem Nao (Inakhunbi) said that LGBTIQ community are treated 'differently and often looked down' .
"We never chose to become what we are today.
We were born this way," Nao said expressing that being trans men or trans women is "quality" or "character" that defines them.
Nao said the Ningol Chakkouba feast was organised with them as brothers for their sisters (trans women).
Renowned Shumang Leela artiste Bisesh Huirem and make-up artist Jenny Khurai were among those who attended the celebration.
"I am very touched and happy that we are invited to this grand festival, Ningol Chakkouba.
This is something extraordinary and phenomenal for all trans women.
I look forward to presenting Khudolpot (gifts) to my brothers (trans men)," said Bisesh who wishes more grand celebrations in future.
The gathering feasted and exchanged gifts celebrating the sacred bond of love between brothers and sisters.
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