Cultural event for the ‘Pride Queen and King’

I-TECH India, in collaboration with Manipur State AIDS Control Society and Maruploi Foundation, conducted the cultural event for the ‘Pride Queen and King’ on 27th June 2021 in Manipur. The virtual event focused on access to health and community issues. Ten finalists were selected for the finale (5 transmen and 5 transwomen), and winners and runner up participants were declared at the end. The event was attended by panellists from Manipur State AIDS Control Society, Manipur Arts & Culture Academy, officials from SAATHII, CDC India and I-TECH India and more than 50 community representatives. Several LGBTI activists witnessed this glorious event which gave a lot of positivity for the community people in the middle of COVID-19 pandemic situation. The event was also live streamed on YouTube and Facebook with more than 30k views in a short span of time.