Myo Naung

Myanmar’s Taung Byone festival brings some acceptance for LGBT community

In Myanmar, the only time the country’s gay community can find acceptance is during the annual Taung Byone festival. At other times of year they’re forced to the edges of society, but during Taung Byone they are the gatekeepers to the spirit world.

Taung Byone Festival Gives Myanmar’s LGBT Community Rare Opportunity to Openly Celebrate

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