In this podcast Rowan Moulder describes arriving at Tapu te Ranga Marae for Shift hui 2016.
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This abstract summarizes a podcast recording from Shift hui 2016, which captures Rowan Moulder's arrival at Tapu te Ranga Marae in Wellington. On April 23, 2016, under the hospices of Inside OUT, Moulder attended an event centered on raising awareness and understanding of marginalized identities within the LGBTQ+ community.
The marae environment, vivid and windy, set the stage for the unfolding experiences of the day. Moulder described a sky painted in shades of blue, dotted with long, white clouds—a picturesque backdrop set against the heights of the marae, described as towering like a 23-story structure. Enlivening the setting, the sight of various colorful flags symbolizing the LGBTQ+ spectrum fluttered in the breeze—rainbow, bisexual, transgender, asexual, lesbian, non-binary—all represented, and counted to the number of seven.
The audio commentary painted a picture of a land vibrant with activity and decoration—flags affirming the day's purpose to celebrate and discuss diverse sexual and gender identities, a fountain adding serenity to the corner of the view, and an artistic representation of a cow fashioned from tin and painted in bright hues. This artistic piece neighbored a humbler scene of a wagon laden with pine branches, next to which stood a traditional washing line with tea towels flapping alongside the myriad of flags.
The event was poised to begin with the "Beyond the Rainbow" panel, an important discussion forum focusing on the voices and stories of those who find themselves minorities within the rainbow community. It promised an engaging and insightful exploration of identities and experiences, reflecting the event's commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
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