In this episode, "Queer Preserving The Tradition (Sehati Menjaga Budaya)", you will be hearing from Koko Aditama, Manager of Ardhariswari dance studio, and Pak Tut, traditional Balinese dancer, about their activism in preserving and advancing Balinese cross gender dances. 

Also hear from them how they celebrate their authenticity to the fullest; disregarding negative opinions about their cross gender performances.

In this series, Southeast Asian Queer Solidarity: Stronger Together Amidst Adversities! It is aim to highlight the queer voice in local context specifically in Myanmar and Indonesia, and to provide a safe space for Southeast Asia queerblings in sharing their struggles, resilience and their power of resilience in solidarity in adversities and difficult events they face in Southeast Asia. Catch us on Hear Queer Stories every Friday!

On English and Bahasa Indonesia translation, please go to our YouTube: ASEAN SOGIE Caucus or click https://youtu.be/rBJpf-i5peo