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Read full article : https://queervibesmag.com/mexico-third-gender-muxe-festival-mixes-celebration-and-activism/Mexico Third-gender ‘Muxe’ Festival Mixes Celebration and ActivismIn the vibrant heart of Oaxaca, Mexico, the city of Juchitan became a kaleidoscope of color and celebration as the third-gender ‘muxe’ community held a grand festival. This weekend event, reverently known as a “vela,” was not just a festivity—it was a statement of resilience and solidarity within the LGBTQ spectrum, especially in these times of recent setbacks. The streets of Juchitan were alive with music and dance, creating a tapestry of joyful defiance. A highlight of the festival was a pageant, where muxes adorned in traditional attire showcased the rich tapestry of their identity. In the indigenous Zapotec culture of this region, a muxe is an individual assigned male at birth, embodying a unique blend of gay and feminine characteristics. “Our language knows no gender,” declared Felina Santiago, a revered figure in Juchitan’s muxe community. “Our existence is as old as time, and our spirit, unyielding. Read full article at : https://queervibesmag.comLGBT WORLD NEWS : https://queervibesmag.com/lgbt-world-news/► Follow us on TIKTOK : https://www.tiktok.com/@queervibesmag Subscribe to our channel on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRl8iIyJSbWexF22ekRFmNw

Norman Lear passed away Tuesday due to natural causes at one hundred and one years old, but the legacy the star leaves behind will live on much longer.

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Eva Longoria insists she's not worried about losing fans because of her political views.

Eva Longoria insists she's not worried about losing fans because of her political views.

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Now, speaking to acclaimed actress Lesley Nicol, who you may recognise from the likes of Downton Abbey, Beecham House and Doc Martin, she’ll be telling me about her work as an animal rights activist, and what she learnt from her recent trip to Vietnam about bear bile farming and the need for it to come to an end.

Now, speaking to acclaimed actress Lesley Nicol, who you may recognise from the likes of Downton Abbey, Beecham House and Doc Martin, she’ll be telling me about her work as an animal rights activist, and what she learnt from her recent trip to Vietnam about bear bile farming and the need for it to come to an end.