June Pride Month is often presented as a global movement. But the truth is, it is rooted in the history, climate, and calendar of the West, particularly North America and Europe. In the Global South, we are encouraged — and often funded — to adopt and mimic this Western timeline, while our own indigenous histories, festivals, climates, and traditions are overlooked, underfunded, or erased.

His genre has seem to changed significantely, as one of my case studies this is interesting, from rap/ hip-hop to pop, appealing to a more aminstream audience. In hindsight this is great for asian representation, but it almost seems like traditional values have been lost. Even though I personally still do enjoy his music it has strayed from his original ideals.

“Bollywood’s films of the 1950s followed the path of India’s newly independent future, encapsulating ideas of romantic nationalism, social justice and liberty. But now the Bollywood hero lives in London, not in the village, and has no interest in social justice. He wears designer clothes and drives a Ferrari, though he still abides by traditional morality and is unquestioning of the nation. Bollywood’s values today are attached to darker political projects reflecting the mood of the government.”

I suppose dressing up in full Santa attire is considered festive garmenting.

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