The stretch between Sundarayya Vignana Kendram and Dharna Chowk, Indira Park, came alive to the thumping beats of
dhol, music, dancing, placards and slogans by people from the Hyderabad LGBTQIA+ community and their supporters in a vibrant celebration.
The Queer Swabhimana Yatra - Hyderabad Pride 2022, an initiative by a collective of LGBTQIA+ people, saw 600 people from all walks of life come together after a three-year pandemic break on Sunday. The pride walk, which happens once a year across metropolises in India and the globe, began as a procession around 1 PM and ended with a grand gathering at Indira Park around 6 PM. The finale witnessed cultural programmes, poetry and lots of love on display.
Participants demanded legalising same sex marriages and reservations in education and jobs. “If being yourself is a crime, then freedom is an illusion. I walked with my mother in pride for the first time this year. She felt super happy and proud seeing queer people and everybody coming and greeting her,” says Sravan Telu, a dancer from the city who identifies himself as asexual. The walk was a perfect opportunity to meet old friends and receive love from society. "It was a big celebration after a three-year break. We met close friends after years. All of us greeted, kissed and hugged each other. The best part is that all communities supported us," says Krishna Gurramkonda, a transgender person from the community.
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