Goa, April 23 -- Does Goa have a queer culture of It's own or is it all down to the unfamiliar people who visit Goa? How enriching are the lives of queers in Goa? The varied lived realities of queer locals and outsiders reveal a nuanced landscape, depicting a work in progress for the LGBTQ+ culture in Goa.

Goans speak out on being queer

Goans who identify themselves as part of the LGBTQ+ community, have mixed views regarding the queer culture/community in Goa. People from South Goa do not feel the presence of a strong community; it is nearly non-existent, unlike North Goa, where queer community presence is apparent. "North Goa seems to have a welcoming attitude for queer people. But sad to say, it's mainly because of the outsiders who h...