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India earns Homophobic tag, Transgender glitters

By
Tanu Sharma
 
FFT Staff
 
August 11, 2016
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India earns Homophobic tag, Transgender glitters

By
Tanu Sharma
 
FFT Staff
 
August 11, 2016
EuroPrideLGBTTrans ModelValentijn de Hingh
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europrideWhen it comes to LGBT rights, there are countries who are considered to be Homophobic. India, by desperately clinging to Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code*, falls under the same category.

Meanwhile, making a worthwhile Fashion and Political statement at EuroPride 2016, the Gown made of flag patterns of 72 countries including India, worn by a Transgender Model Valentijn de Hingh, is expressing more than just the plight of Homosexuals.

RAINBOW DRESS 2016 | Mattijs van Bergen & Oeri van Woezik | Pieter Henket from Roland Pupupin on Vimeo.

‘Homophobia’ the fear of homosexuality was represented better at the opening walk of the Event. The model walked in a powerful piece that projected 72 countries’ colours, which are homophobic and have failed to decriminalise homosexuality.

During the opening walk of euro pride in Amsterdam 2 weeks ago, 72 flags of 72 different countries where homosexuality is against the law were present, in 12 of these countries you still get the death penalty for being gay. the COC (Dutch organization for LGBT men and women) collected these flags and together with Fashion designer Matthijs van Bergen and artist Oeri van Woezik they decided to make these flags into a giant rainbow dress. That’s when the idea started. I then was asked to come on board to create a image. And where best to do that then in front of one of the most beautiful paintings in the world “the night watch” by Rembrandt in “Het Rijksmuseum” Roger and I decided Monday morning to fly out that same night to holland to do this project that in many ways is very close to our harts. Everyone spend a crazy 4 days of pre and post production but we did it and we delivered. I am more then proud to present the beautiful Valentijn de Hingh in the Rainbow dress in the Honor gallery of “Het Rijksmuseum” Thank you Arnoud van Krimpen, Jochem Kaan and everyone that made this all possible in such a short period of time. Thank you Happy pride everyone! Let there be Love! #rijksmuseum #nachtwacht #nightwatch #coc #valentijndehingh #pieterhenket

A photo posted by Pieter Henket (@pieterhenket) on Aug 5, 2016 at 4:26am PDT

Celebrating the spirit of Europride festivities and In conjunction with Dutch advocacy group COC, a team of Dutch fashion designer Mattijs van Bergen and spatial designer Oeri van Woezi, went on to create a striking statement with their designer piece. However, despite the effort, the plights of members of the LGBTQ community globally are far from over.

So proud of this amazing PRIDE project. ❤️💛💜💙💚 @rijksmuseum #rainbowdress @valentijndehingh

A photo posted by Pieter Henket (@pieterhenket) on Aug 5, 2016 at 7:29am PDT

After closely looking at the interesting giant rainbow dress you would find an Indian flag as well, on the dress. With 71 other nations, India is inseparably stitched together, showcasing double standards and lack of empathy. India which is out and loud about criminalising Homo-sexuality surely needs to stop and think again.

That little lady wearing the big dress is me. @mattijs_van_bergen and @oerivanwoezik co-created this dress made of 72 flags, representing the 72 countries where homosexuality is still outlawed. Every country that changes its legislation will have its flag replaced by a rainbow flag. Let’s hope this dress will represent a patchwork of rainbows sooner rather than later! 🌈 BIG THANKS TO @mattijs_van_bergen @oerivanwoezik @pieterhenket @rijksmuseum @jochemk @arnout_amsterdam ❤️❤️❤️ #EUROPRIDE #europride2016 #ambassador #coc

A photo posted by Valentijn De Hingh (@valentijndehingh) on Aug 5, 2016 at 11:23am PDT

*IPC

377. Unnatural Offences: Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

 

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