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Gold Medal in the category « Street Dance / Special Events »

Mrs  Hartman-Ksycinska  Anna (Pologne)
Kottankulangara Chamayavillaku Festival in Kerala, India  - @ninencja
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Kottankulangara Chamayavillaku festiwal is celebrated in Kerala, India, at the Devi Temple. The festiwal gathers thousands of men who dress up as beautiful women. Orchestras play, the crowd carries huge figures of gods, local artisans are building of the bamboo and coconut leaves the altar for the goddess. In the night, thousands of cross-dressed men walk barefoot to the temple with oil lamps offering wishes and thanks to the goddess, believing that the ritual brings fortune and success in life. The festival has also become a symbol of gender inclusivity for persons from LGBTQ community.



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