Transgender week

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Event Thirunangaigal week was celebrated with villagers and senior citizens this year

‘T hirunangaigal Week' was celebrated in the city from January 18 to 22. Every year during this week, members of the transgender community in the 12 districts of Tamil Nadu involve themselves in various activities as part of their efforts to sensitise the society about their problems. They also organise events to showcase their talents and do their bit for society.

This year, the community joined hands with Anganwadi workers and organised awareness camps on hypertension and diabetes in Veerapandi, Pollachi, Goundapalayam, Mettupalayam and Perur Chettipalayam. Games were conducted for senior citizens and prizes were distributed.

According to Dr Laksmi Bai, Project Director, Tamil Nadu AIDS Initiative, “The support from the public was very encouraging. The community was able to express its concern for the welfare of the society. It has definitely earned the transgenders a lot of recognition. There has been a huge difference in people's attitudes as well.”