LUCKNOW, March 1 -- The first transgender cultural and literary festival, organised by the social welfare department in Uttar Pradesh, took place at the Bhagidari Bhawan, on Friday.

The 'Transgender Sahityik Evam Sanskritik Samaroh' 2024 was a day-long affair, with literary discussions, dance and music performances and more, conducted by the SWD in collaboration with NGO partner Suramya Foundation.

The event was transformed into a platform for the exchange of knowledge on the transgender community, and the literature that came from the community. Transgender icons like filmmakers and social activists were present to share their struggles in their own fields.

The chief guest at the event was Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi from the Kinnar comm...