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The '''Queer LitFest, Chennai (QLF)''', also known as '''Chennai Queer LitFest''' ({{Indic|lang=ta|indic=சென்னை குயர் இலக்கிய விழா|trans=Chennai Queer Ilakkiya Vizha}}) is an annual [[literary festival]] which takes place in the Indian city [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. The first edition of the Chennai Queer LitFest was organised in July 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/books/between-the-lines-at-the-queer-chennai-chronicles/article24291471.ece|title=Between the lines at the Queer Chennai Chronicles|last=Joseph|first=Raveena|date=2018-06-29|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-12-29|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Kavikko Convention centre serves as the main venue of the festival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2019/sep/03/spotlight-on-queer-literature-2028061.html|title=Spotlight on queer literature|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2018/07/02001443/1078204/Queer-lit-fest-in-city-to-promote-Tamil-writing.vpf|title=Queer lit fest in city to promote Tamil writing|last=100010509524078|date=2018-07-02|website=dtNext.in|language=en|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref>
The '''Queer LitFest, Chennai (QLF)''', also known as '''Chennai Queer LitFest''' ({{Indic|lang=ta|indic=சென்னை குயர் இலக்கிய விழா|trans=Chennai Queer Ilakkiya Vizha}}) is an annual [[literary festival]] which takes place in the Indian city [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. The first edition of the Chennai Queer LitFest was organised in July 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/books/between-the-lines-at-the-queer-chennai-chronicles/article24291471.ece|title=Between the lines at the Queer Chennai Chronicles|last=Joseph|first=Raveena|date=2018-06-29|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-12-29|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Kavikko Convention centre serves as the main venue of the festival.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2019/sep/03/spotlight-on-queer-literature-2028061.html|title=Spotlight on queer literature|last=|first=|date=|website=The New Indian Express|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-12-29|ref=Spotlight on queer literature {{!}} TNIE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2018/07/02001443/1078204/Queer-lit-fest-in-city-to-promote-Tamil-writing.vpf|title=Queer lit fest in city to promote Tamil writing|last=100010509524078|date=2018-07-02|website=dtNext.in|language=en|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref>


The event is organized by Queer Chennai Chronicles, an independent publishing and literary forum based in Chennai,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2019/sep/03/spotlight-on-queer-literature-2028061.html|title=Spotlight on queer literature|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> and is the first Queer LitFest India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.gaylaxymag.com/articles/literature/indias-first-queer-litfest-in-chennai-provided-a-platform-to-queer-writers-and-artists-in-the-margins/#gs.oul30b|title=INDIA’S FIRST QUEER LITFEST IN CHENNAI PROVIDED A PLATFORM TO QUEER WRITERS AND ARTISTS IN THE MARGINS|work=Gaylaxy}}</ref> Chennai based queer activist Moulee is the director and curator of the festival. The 2018 QLF was co-curated by writer and translator LJ Violet along with Moulee.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2019/09/11022020/1176475/Chennai-Queer-LitFest-to-spur-conversations-on-inclusive-.vpf|title=Chennai Queer LitFest to spur conversations on inclusive literature|last=100010509524078|date=2019-09-11|website=dtNext.in|language=en|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/chennais-1st-queer-lit-fest-to-focus-on-tamil-writing/articleshow/64772635.cms|title=Chennai’s 1st queer lit fest to focus on Tamil writing {{!}} Chennai News - Times of India|last=Jun 28|first=TNN {{!}}|last2=2018|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-12-29|last3=Ist|first3=8:35}}</ref>
The event is organized by Queer Chennai Chronicles, an independent publishing and literary forum based in Chennai,<ref name=":0" /> and is the first Queer LitFest India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.gaylaxymag.com/articles/literature/indias-first-queer-litfest-in-chennai-provided-a-platform-to-queer-writers-and-artists-in-the-margins/#gs.oul30b|title=INDIA’S FIRST QUEER LITFEST IN CHENNAI PROVIDED A PLATFORM TO QUEER WRITERS AND ARTISTS IN THE MARGINS|work=Gaylaxy}}</ref> Chennai based queer activist Moulee is the director and curator of the festival. The 2018 QLF was co-curated by writer and translator LJ Violet along with Moulee.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2019/09/11022020/1176475/Chennai-Queer-LitFest-to-spur-conversations-on-inclusive-.vpf|title=Chennai Queer LitFest to spur conversations on inclusive literature|last=100010509524078|date=2019-09-11|website=dtNext.in|language=en|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/chennais-1st-queer-lit-fest-to-focus-on-tamil-writing/articleshow/64772635.cms|title=Chennai’s 1st queer lit fest to focus on Tamil writing {{!}} Chennai News - Times of India|last=Jun 28|first=TNN {{!}}|last2=2018|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-12-29|last3=Ist|first3=8:35}}</ref>


==History==
==History==


The Chennai Queer LitFest was started in 2018 to focus on LGBTQIA+ literature in Tamil and other Indian languages, and to highlight queer identified authors, translators and artists. QLF has hosted participants that include writers, translators and artists of Tamil Nadu, and from Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Mumbai and London.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.queerlitfest.com/qlf2018-speakers|title=QCC Queer LitFest 2018 {{!}} Speakers|website=Queer LitFest|language=en|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.queerlitfest.com/qlf2019-speakers|title=QLF 2019 Speakers {{!}} Queer LitFest, Chennai by QCC|website=Queer LitFest|language=en|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref> QLF has included themes like Queer identities in India, Inclusive children's literature, Art in Queer literature, translations and Queer literature in publishing. The festival is completely organised through crowdfunding.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2019/09/11022020/1176475/Chennai-Queer-LitFest-to-spur-conversations-on-inclusive-.vpf|title=Chennai Queer LitFest to spur conversations on inclusive literature|last=100010509524078|date=2019-09-11|website=dtNext.in|language=en|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gaylaxymag.com/articles/literature/indias-first-queer-litfest-in-chennai-provided-a-platform-to-queer-writers-and-artists-in-the-margins/|title=India's First Queer LitFest in Chennai Provided a Platform to Queer Writers and Artists in the Margins|date=2018-11-12|website=Gaylaxy Magazine|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-12-29|first3=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/inclusive-kids-literature-open-mic-2nd-chennai-queer-litfest-has-lot-store-108303|title=Inclusive kids’ literature to open mic: 2nd Chennai Queer LitFest has a lot in store|last=|first=|date=|website=www.thenewsminute.com|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref>
The Chennai Queer LitFest was started in 2018 to focus on LGBTQIA+ literature in Tamil and other Indian languages, and to highlight queer identified authors, translators and artists. QLF has hosted participants that include writers, translators and artists of Tamil Nadu, and from Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Mumbai and London.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.queerlitfest.com/qlf2018-speakers|title=QCC Queer LitFest 2018 {{!}} Speakers|website=Queer LitFest|language=en|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.queerlitfest.com/qlf2019-speakers|title=QLF 2019 Speakers {{!}} Queer LitFest, Chennai by QCC|website=Queer LitFest|language=en|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref> QLF has included themes like Queer identities in India, Inclusive children's literature, Art in Queer literature, translations and Queer literature in publishing. The festival is completely organised through crowdfunding.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gaylaxymag.com/articles/literature/indias-first-queer-litfest-in-chennai-provided-a-platform-to-queer-writers-and-artists-in-the-margins/|title=India's First Queer LitFest in Chennai Provided a Platform to Queer Writers and Artists in the Margins|date=2018-11-12|website=Gaylaxy Magazine|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-12-29|first3=}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/inclusive-kids-literature-open-mic-2nd-chennai-queer-litfest-has-lot-store-108303|title=Inclusive kids’ literature to open mic: 2nd Chennai Queer LitFest has a lot in store|last=|first=|date=|website=www.thenewsminute.com|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref>


Among its participants were South Chennai member of parliament [[Thamizhachi Thangapandian]] (2019 edition) who gave the keynote speech; theatre artist and activist [[Living Smile Vidya]](2018 edition), whose note was read as the keynote speech in her absence; documentary film maker and trans activist Priyababu; Kannada writer Vasudhendra.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.queerlitfest.com/qlf2018-speakers|title=QCC Queer LitFest 2018 {{!}} Speakers|website=Queer LitFest|language=en|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.queerlitfest.com/qlf2019-speakers|title=QLF 2019 Speakers {{!}} Queer LitFest, Chennai by QCC|website=Queer LitFest|language=en|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref>
Among its participants were South Chennai member of parliament [[Thamizhachi Thangapandian]] (2019 edition) who gave the keynote speech; theatre artist and activist [[Living Smile Vidya]](2018 edition), whose note was read as the keynote speech in her absence; documentary film maker and trans activist Priyababu; Kannada writer Vasudhendra.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />


=== 2018 ===
=== 2018 ===
The 2018 Chennai Queer LitFest held on 7th July 2018 is the first literary festival in India that completely focused on queer literature, writers and translators. The [[Social Justice Pride Flag]] was released in the 2018 QLF.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/lgbtq-meets-caste-religion-politics-social-justice-pride-flag-chennai-queer-litfest-84364|title=LGBTQ meets caste, politics: Social justice pride flag at Chennai Queer LitFest|last=|first=|date=|website=www.thenewsminute.com|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref> The first edition of the Chennai Queer LitFest's topics of discussion included LGBT representation in Media moderated by writer and translator Gireesh, Queer Literature in publishing; Vasudhendra of Mohanaswamy fame spoke about Queer Literature in Kannada followed by reading from selected queer literature in Tamil. Along the lines of diversity and marginality of queer lives and their invisibilised narratives, The Chinky Homo Project (Digital and print queer anthology of north east India) was formally launched in the LitFest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.queerlitfest.com/qlf2018|title=QCC Queer LitFest 2018|website=Queer LitFest|language=en|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref>
The 2018 Chennai Queer LitFest held on 7th July 2018 is the first literary festival in India that completely focused on queer literature, writers and translators. The [[Social Justice Pride Flag]] was released in the 2018 QLF.<ref name=":4" /> The first edition of the Chennai Queer LitFest's topics of discussion included LGBT representation in Media moderated by writer and translator Gireesh, Queer Literature in publishing; Vasudhendra of Mohanaswamy fame spoke about Queer Literature in Kannada followed by reading from selected queer literature in Tamil. Along the lines of diversity and marginality of queer lives and their invisibilised narratives, The Chinky Homo Project (Digital and print queer anthology of north east India) was formally launched in the LitFest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.queerlitfest.com/qlf2018|title=QCC Queer LitFest 2018|website=Queer LitFest|language=en|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref>


=== 2019 ===
=== 2019 ===
The 2019 Chennai Queer LitFest was held on 14th September 2019. The topics of discussion were on Inclusive Children's Literature by writer Shals Mahajan and educator Salai Selvam. A panel on Art in Queer Literature (Queerness in Art) was moderated by artist Senthil between Community Historian Maari and Illustrator Vai.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2019/sep/03/spotlight-on-queer-literature-2028061.html|title=Spotlight on queer literature|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref> A conversation on translation was facilitated by writer Nadika with translator V Geetha. London based writer and artist Hari Rajaledchumy spoke about her personal finding of queer literature and Tamil queer literature in general. Malayalam writer Kishor gave a brief snapshot on queer literature in Malayalam. South Chennai Constituency Member of Parliament and poet Dr [[Thamizhachi Thangapandian]] delivered the Keynote. The event concluded with an Open Mic session.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dtnext.in/News/City/2019/09/11022020/1176475/Chennai-Queer-LitFest-to-spur-conversations-on-inclusive-.vpf|title=Chennai Queer LitFest to spur conversations on inclusive literature|last=100010509524078|date=2019-09-11|website=dtNext.in|language=en|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://karuppu.thamizhstudio.com/news/queer-lit-fest-2019|title=இந்தியாவின் முதல் பால்புதுமையினர் இலக்கியவிழா|date=2019-09-27|website=கருப்பு|language=ta|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref>
The 2019 Chennai Queer LitFest was held on 14th September 2019. The topics of discussion were on Inclusive Children's Literature by writer Shals Mahajan and educator Salai Selvam. A panel on Art in Queer Literature (Queerness in Art) was moderated by artist Senthil between Community Historian Maari and Illustrator Vai.<ref name=":0" /> A conversation on translation was facilitated by writer Nadika with translator V Geetha. London based writer and artist Hari Rajaledchumy spoke about her personal finding of queer literature and Tamil queer literature in general. Malayalam writer Kishor gave a brief snapshot on queer literature in Malayalam. South Chennai Constituency Member of Parliament and poet Dr [[Thamizhachi Thangapandian]] delivered the Keynote. The event concluded with an Open Mic session.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://karuppu.thamizhstudio.com/news/queer-lit-fest-2019|title=இந்தியாவின் முதல் பால்புதுமையினர் இலக்கியவிழா|date=2019-09-27|website=கருப்பு|language=ta|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-12-29}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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Queer LitFest, Chennai (QLF)
சென்னை குயர் இலக்கிய விழா
GenreLiterary festival
Arts festival
LGBT literature
Location(s)Kavikko Convention Centre, Chennai, India
Years active2018 – present
Websitewww.queerlitfest.com

The Queer LitFest, Chennai (QLF), also known as Chennai Queer LitFest (Tamil: சென்னை குயர் இலக்கிய விழா, Chennai Queer Ilakkiya Vizha) is an annual literary festival which takes place in the Indian city Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The first edition of the Chennai Queer LitFest was organised in July 2018.[1] Kavikko Convention centre serves as the main venue of the festival.[2][3]

The event is organized by Queer Chennai Chronicles, an independent publishing and literary forum based in Chennai,[2] and is the first Queer LitFest India.[4] Chennai based queer activist Moulee is the director and curator of the festival. The 2018 QLF was co-curated by writer and translator LJ Violet along with Moulee.[5][6]

History

The Chennai Queer LitFest was started in 2018 to focus on LGBTQIA+ literature in Tamil and other Indian languages, and to highlight queer identified authors, translators and artists. QLF has hosted participants that include writers, translators and artists of Tamil Nadu, and from Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Mumbai and London.[7][8] QLF has included themes like Queer identities in India, Inclusive children's literature, Art in Queer literature, translations and Queer literature in publishing. The festival is completely organised through crowdfunding.[5][9][10]

Among its participants were South Chennai member of parliament Thamizhachi Thangapandian (2019 edition) who gave the keynote speech; theatre artist and activist Living Smile Vidya(2018 edition), whose note was read as the keynote speech in her absence; documentary film maker and trans activist Priyababu; Kannada writer Vasudhendra.[7][8]

2018

The 2018 Chennai Queer LitFest held on 7th July 2018 is the first literary festival in India that completely focused on queer literature, writers and translators. The Social Justice Pride Flag was released in the 2018 QLF.[10] The first edition of the Chennai Queer LitFest's topics of discussion included LGBT representation in Media moderated by writer and translator Gireesh, Queer Literature in publishing; Vasudhendra of Mohanaswamy fame spoke about Queer Literature in Kannada followed by reading from selected queer literature in Tamil. Along the lines of diversity and marginality of queer lives and their invisibilised narratives, The Chinky Homo Project (Digital and print queer anthology of north east India) was formally launched in the LitFest.[11]

2019

The 2019 Chennai Queer LitFest was held on 14th September 2019. The topics of discussion were on Inclusive Children's Literature by writer Shals Mahajan and educator Salai Selvam. A panel on Art in Queer Literature (Queerness in Art) was moderated by artist Senthil between Community Historian Maari and Illustrator Vai.[2] A conversation on translation was facilitated by writer Nadika with translator V Geetha. London based writer and artist Hari Rajaledchumy spoke about her personal finding of queer literature and Tamil queer literature in general. Malayalam writer Kishor gave a brief snapshot on queer literature in Malayalam. South Chennai Constituency Member of Parliament and poet Dr Thamizhachi Thangapandian delivered the Keynote. The event concluded with an Open Mic session.[5][12]

References

  1. ^ Joseph, Raveena (2018-06-29). "Between the lines at the Queer Chennai Chronicles". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2019-12-29.
  2. ^ a b c "Spotlight on queer literature". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2019-12-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ 100010509524078 (2018-07-02). "Queer lit fest in city to promote Tamil writing". dtNext.in. Retrieved 2019-12-29. {{cite web}}: |last= has numeric name (help)
  4. ^ "INDIA'S FIRST QUEER LITFEST IN CHENNAI PROVIDED A PLATFORM TO QUEER WRITERS AND ARTISTS IN THE MARGINS". Gaylaxy.
  5. ^ a b c 100010509524078 (2019-09-11). "Chennai Queer LitFest to spur conversations on inclusive literature". dtNext.in. Retrieved 2019-12-29. {{cite web}}: |last= has numeric name (help)
  6. ^ Jun 28, TNN |; 2018; Ist, 8:35. "Chennai's 1st queer lit fest to focus on Tamil writing | Chennai News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-12-29. {{cite web}}: |last2= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ a b "QCC Queer LitFest 2018 | Speakers". Queer LitFest. Retrieved 2019-12-29.
  8. ^ a b "QLF 2019 Speakers | Queer LitFest, Chennai by QCC". Queer LitFest. Retrieved 2019-12-29.
  9. ^ "India's First Queer LitFest in Chennai Provided a Platform to Queer Writers and Artists in the Margins". Gaylaxy Magazine. 2018-11-12. Retrieved 2019-12-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ a b "Inclusive kids' literature to open mic: 2nd Chennai Queer LitFest has a lot in store". www.thenewsminute.com. Retrieved 2019-12-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ "QCC Queer LitFest 2018". Queer LitFest. Retrieved 2019-12-29.
  12. ^ "இந்தியாவின் முதல் பால்புதுமையினர் இலக்கியவிழா". கருப்பு (in Tamil). 2019-09-27. Retrieved 2019-12-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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