Speaker: Krishanu
In this talk, research practitioner Krishanu explored the caste based cultural practice “Launda Naach” embedded in the socio-historical context of Bihar to understand the contemporary transformations in the art form (2020 and ongoing). She discussed political, cultural, and gendered nuances of a form that has been historically queer in its practice.
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