What.A.Party. If there was one question this party could ask all other parties, it would be this: Who’s Your Mommy?
Last night, the queer community and the allies came out (no pun intended) in full force to celebrate the 2-year anniversary of the reading down of Section 377. And I have to say, we sure know how to throw a fucking party.
Brainchild of Ma Faiza (doubt she needs an introduction), the bash was held at the much-loved music club, Blue Frog. The setting was perfect. Outside, there were stalls – tattoos, hair, make-up, clothes, accessories, and more. Unfortunately, the cops shut them down for want of licences. Inside, the air was thick with anticipation and filled with thumping music.
A very cute host (who reminded me of Alan Cummings) took the crowd through the night’s performances. Not surprisingly, I felt like I was at The Planet in The L Word. Cat calls, wolf whistles and loud applause punctuated performances by Queens (with their feather boas in tow), a stand-up comedy act by our very own Tappy Tippy, and performances by Alisha & Alisha. And then, Ma Faiza took the stage. From there on, it was something else. You.had.to.be.there. Words won’t do justice.
The floor was P.A.C.K.E.D. Fuck the floor, the entire place was packed. Outside, inside, loos, bars, tables, wherever, everywhere. There were people waiting *outside* Blue Frog, Waiting for people to leave so they could get in. People were forking up 500 bucks just to get in even when there were just minutes left for the whole show to end. It was insane. I’ve seen this kind of crowd at Blue Frog only on two other occasions – the Dub FX gig and the Indian Ocean gig. Last night was up there with those two. I personally think that last night gave the folks at Blue Frog a sweet taste of the power of Pink money. And I wouldn’t be surprised if they start throwing LGBT parties in the coming days. If they don’t, they’re fools.
Since my gaydar pretty much doesn’t exist, I don’t know who was family and who were just friends. But it didn’t matter. The sheer number of people blew my mind. It was a hint of the change that is happening all around us in India. The wave that is sweeping across our society, cultures and mindsets. It was a testimony to crumbling taboos. And every cheer was the sound of societal norms and labels being blown to smithereens.
It was crazy. It was awesome (Both understatements of the year). I’m still getting over how good it was. And to think that I was actually considering not going. Heh.
I *CANNOT* wait for the next one.
Sure sounds like fun. Nice to read a post like this.
Oh, it was so much fun! 😀
Don’t forget our very own Drag King Ben Dover, Vocalist Leon De Souza and a crazy rabbit-like show producer who madly managed to pull it all off.
Hahahahaha. Ben Dover. That’s funny.
Damn, I missed it! I feel so silly now!
Yes, you did. Yes, you should. Tch, tch.
Oh wheeee! This.Sounds.Amazing.
So glad you went, and even more glad you told us all about it.
You should’ve been here, QC. *_*
Jealous!
😀 Aww. *hug*
i enjoyed it completely 🙂
So did I. Saw a lot of cute women.
how do i reach you? add on fb if u can.
So freaking jealous!
😀 Maybe you could come for the next one.
Hey Lady Jughead..
Thanks for a totally real review of the party…. I’m still getting over the madness…
I went home totally buzzed up with the positive energy of the crowd!!
Definitely more Q nites planned around India, maybe Bangalore next and it looks like I need a much bigger space to accommodate the thousands of us in Bombay!!
🙂
🙂 Thank YOU for the party. I can’t wait for the next one.
Ma Fazia – thanks for the party! Loved the energy and the large crowds that came out! Next party needs to be in Bombay however :)) – not Bangalore. And Sooooooooon please!
Yeah… that sounds like The Planet alright LOL. Aw I wish I was in India for things like this 🙁
gosh…wish i had attended!
i think all cute women have left for mumbai…..
:-))—-
thanks for ur desc 🙂
@Anurag – 😀 Come down, then. Take a holiday.
@ccuteheart – Come for the next one!
Ahh! J.E.A.L.O.U.S!! Hope I am there next time around!
Thanks Lady J for covering this one 🙂
*_* C.O.M.E.
Hey ppl i came in support of u guys and had a good time thanks Ma Faiza u r a DJ Goddess
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