Laadli

Festival Host, Patna

 

My name is Laadli (she/her). I am from Patna, Bihar. I am a member of Bihar Youth for Child’s Rights. This is an initiative that works on child rights and women's empowerment at the state level. I am also a responder at Tech Sakhi. I am really interested in writing and dance. There must be many young people in Bihar like me who like to write, I also want them to get a platform.

Dekho Magar Pyaar Se

Hosted by Laadli, Mentored by Titus Datta

Patna, Bihar

 

I envisioned a Human Library, where stories breathe through people—spoken, not inked, offering voices of resilience and strength. I wanted to create a space where conversations bloom between strangers, dissolving preconceptions. This festival is a reflection of the belief that storytelling can build bridges across divides. It humanises experiences and inspires empathy, creating understanding where silence once stood.

Through the richness of these personal stories, we create a community that listens, learns, and grows together. The participants from nearby low-income communities of Bhopal shared their rich stories.

 

 

80

participants shared stories of resilience, empathy, and a fresh perspective on marginalized communities with compassion.

Sex workers,

women, trans persons, and others aged between 18 and 45 attended and participated in this festival

Festival Keywords

intersectionality, storytelling, compassion, resilience                                                 

Ira* , Panelist

“Dekho, Magar, Pyaar se is such an apt name for a festival that highlights digital stories of people from the LGBTQIA+ community. It is a great tool and medium to share the reality of our experiences while we have control over our narrative.” 

Mansi* , Participant

“This was the first time that we witnessed stories of people from the LGBTQIA+ community. It made me think a lot and also motivated me to know more about the community.”

Laadli, Host

“My experience was really good and I learned a lot! This was my first festival curation and I was glad that people showed interest; I was especially happy to see the participation from young students.”

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