Every city has its own stories to tell. And tapping into Mumbai's Queer subculture, exploring " What Makes Up BomGay' is an fun way to spend a Saturday morning, don't you think? This virtual tour organised by No Footprints is led by queer playwright, activist and theatremaker, Esthappen S who runs a queer arts and political space and works to tell stories from the queer community.
What's in store, you wonder? Well, this virtual tour is all set to take you on a journey of South Mumbai through a queer lense. That means diving into the culture of the queer community, exploring fun stories, a bit of gossip, and where to find your community and identity in Mumbai's queer-friendly spaces. If you wanted to know how queerness is viewed in Indian history and mythology all the way to the concept of Pride and the Queer Rights Movement, you'll get an idea on that too. And it's not all history of course, get the goss on Cruising in the queer community and explore the idea of transqueer identities, and even how fashion can subvert notions on caste and class!
Through detailed maps, curated videos and virtual walk throughs, this online experience takes you through various spots across South Mumbai and helps you find out exactly what makes Mumbai Queer. So if you're interested in learning more about Mumbai's Queer Community, this tour is sure to leave you with a sense of their stories, struggles and victories through the guided online tour.
