Transgender talent showcased in Coimbatore V Muthukumaran
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s the first woman president of 20-yearold RAC PSGCAS, RID 3201, Prachi Jaiswal says, “two most important aspects of being a Rotaractor are community service and fellowship, which I really enjoy doing along with my big team of 60 members at this club.” Recently, they staged Project Loud & Proud, an open mic event for the LGBTQ community in Coimbatore to exhibit their talent in music, dance and drama.
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“Around 40 transgenders came out of their closet and showcased their diverse skills which were appreciated by the audience,” says Prachi. Chief guest Kalki Subramaniam, a transgender activist, thanked Rotaract for holding a unique show that put the spotlight on the third gender. “A new stage has opened for the queer community to perform and get recognition from the people at large,” they said. Under the district priority project (DPP), VIBGYOR, which
