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Moments of Freedom

By andofotherthings · On 25 Jan, 2016
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“It is very hard to put my feelings into words. Being a girl is a wonderful sensation that never fades.” – Duy Anh Xinh Đẹp

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“I want to shout it out: I am transgender and this is my life! I love my inner craziness. Being wild and setting fire on stage is all that life is about.” – Linh

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“Some of us have gone forever. Some us are still struggling to find their identity. The others, those who have already escaped from their shells, are wandering at a crossroad.” – Trung Anh (in red)

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“Sometimes I get depressed and I don’t know how long the feeling will last. Sometimes I just want to hide in a peaceful place. This storm has been raging in my life for a long time.” – Gấu

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“Who am I? While trying to find myself under the bar lights by chance I found companions with whom I a looking for an answer to the question: Who are we?” – Hoàng Long

Behind the scenes with group of drag queen performers to capture the moments when they most freely express themselves. By Hoàng Long.

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Part of the & Of Other Things special queer edition created for the Queer Forever! Festival organised by Nhà Sàn Collective. To find out more about their events and program visit their Facebook Page.

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