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On their
way from Bangladesh to Myanmar, Mr. Agudenba and the Dawa girl, a transport
convoy organized by businessmen passed by. The leader of the team, Ragiz, told
Mr. Agudenba: The Hijras here are third-gender people, also known as For
eunuchs.
Ragiz told
Mr. Agudemba and the girl Dawa:
Eunuchs
are a unique group in Indian society. The eunuch is called eunuch in the local
English press, and hijra, or "Hijras" in Hindi used by Hindus and
Urdu used by Muslims.
"Hijras"
are transgender, intersex, or cross-dressers in India. Indians once believed
that "Hijras" can bring good luck and help fertility. Being both male
and female, their presence awes people. But now, as times have changed, they
are gradually being marginalized and discriminated against due to Western
prejudices.
Most of
the Hijra people come from poor families, have low status and live in poverty.
In order to survive, they go to the streets to beg. When a foreigner comes to
the streets of New Delhi, the capital of India, and sees a glamorous woman
dressed up with an auspicious mole on her eyebrows, and stretches out her hand
to ask for money, it is likely to be Hijra. When they ask for money, they are
not like ordinary beggars who beg hard and lower their eyebrows. Instead, they
straighten their heads and look into your eyes, as if you have to give the
money whether you give it or not.
Foreign tourists do not understand the rules and often refuse. At this time, Hijras angrily recited incantations in dialect, most of which were curses such as overturning a car, sinking a boat, having a fire at home, or ha
ving property stolen. Therefore, when Chinese people encounter this situation, although they are reluctant to give them money, they still have to spend a lot of money in the end. Because there is also a legend circulating in India that if a person is cursed by Hijras, he will lose his sexual ability. Since Hinduism is a religion of fertility worship, he has to spend money to avoid disaster.
"Hijra"
is no longer as pure as the "messenger of God", it has developed into
a very complex social group. Among them are not only castrated people, but also
homosexuals, people who have undergone sex reassignment operations, and
hermaphrodites. Like traditional "Hijras", they wear women's clothes
and regard themselves as women, "Hijras" Beautiful women, but they
don’t stick to tradition. Indians have a bad impression of them because many of
them make a living by cheating and selling their sex. Some people hang out in
the street markets all day long. As long as they stop by a shop, the wise
shopkeeper will give some money or food, because although the shopkeepers do
not believe that these "changed" "Hijras" still have magic
power, they do not want to be affected by it. Curse of these people. Many
Indians no longer invite "Hijras" when they get married or have children,
but at celebrations, these dancers often come uninvited. If you don't want to
"show", you will hear words like, "They The offspring (or this
child) will become people like us.”
In
addition, they can be seen in many pornographic places in India. They often
wear sexy clothes to tease men, and most of the people they hang out with are
homosexuals. According to a survey by the Indian health department, the
proportion of AIDS patients and drug addicts among "Hijras" is very
high, which is one of the reasons why they are disliked by people.
People can
regard "Hijras" as gods, but it is difficult to regard them as
ordinary people. Most "Hijras" live a relatively closed life, but
they still seek to develop in society. Due to the bad reputation of
"Hijras", many career doors are always closed to them, and some
companies even do not allow them to enter the office at all.
Ragiz said
to Mr. Agudemba and Miss Dawa:
After the
arrival of the British colonists, the status of the Hijra group plummeted. The
British colonial government even issued a decree treating all Hijras as
criminals and severely cracked down on them. Under the rule of the British
colonialists, the hijra community gradually declined. "Hijras" are
often harassed by the state and the public, and it is also common for them to
be beaten and sexually assaulted by the police. Unable to work, they sold their
bodies and souls to survive, unable to escape the inhuman treatment. They
become the lower class wandering in the city. Discrimination is gradually
rising in society, and violent incidents occur frequently. People who become
hijras cannot have decent jobs, and most of them become beggars or sex workers.
However,
the colonists failed to eliminate Hijras. Their common tragic fate united them
to establish their own communities in the gray areas of the city, inventing
their own secret codes to prevent harm from the outside world.
Naturally,
disaster will eventually come, and the hijra community in India has also
received gratifying good news. Bangladesh has officially recognized the third gender
since November 2013, and marked Hijra status on official documents. In 2014,
the Supreme Court of India finally issued a decree recognizing the status of
transgender people, who were classified as the third gender. This move not only
gave the Hijras identity recognition, but also gave them the opportunity to
apply for social positions.
This news
is reassuring. After the policy is implemented, many hijra will escape their
wandering life. However, there are also many people who question the
government's so-called "third gender" classification. Many people who
become hijras due to transgender do not want to be regarded as the third
gender. What they want to be is male or female. Although it is different from
their natural gender, this choice is what they look forward to.
The age of
the Hijras group is generally around 20 years old, and the number is estimated
to be 1-1.5 million nationwide. In order to solve the survival problem of the
Hijra people in their old age, the Delhi Municipal Government announced that it
will pay a pension of 1,000 rubles to each adult Hijra people to prevent them
from living on the streets in the future.
Although
in 2015, the Supreme Court of India recognized this group and granted them
corresponding political and economic rights, discrimination against them still
exists in society. They can neither live like men nor be seen as women.
However,
despite being respected in the community, Hijras face many challenges and
dilemmas in their daily lives. Society's inherent concepts and prejudices about
gender often cause them to suffer discrimination and exclusion. Many Hijras
face difficulties finding jobs and obtaining education, and their lives are
often restricted to specific communities.
Despite
this, the Hijras maintain their own unique and vibrant culture and community
life. They have their own social organization and organizational structure and
support and help each other to cope with life's challenges. The Hijras have
formed a close community network among themselves, sharing experiences and
resources to safeguard their rights and dignity.
Ragiz
said:
Hijras are
a product of religion, but now they are no longer controlled by religion and
have gradually evolved into a group of people with an alternative lifestyle. In
the eyes of foreigners, India's "Hijras" are actually equivalent to
gay organizations in various countries. It is not only connected with gay
organizations around the world, but also sent representatives to participate in
the International Gay and Lesbian Conference. Hijras work hard to survive, and
their elites bravely enter the political and fashion circles, emerging in
society and becoming the "third gender force" besides the two genders
in Indian society.
In India,
many people in "Hijras" have overcome many obstacles and gained
certain recognition in society. In 2000, in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh,
Samnan, who was born in a Brahmin family, was elected as a member of the Madhya
Pradesh Assembly. In the literary and art circles, some people have organized a
special "Hijras" performance troupe to perform traditional dances for
tourists from various countries. In addition, some "Hijras" model
teams and beauty pageants have also emerged. But one thing is undoubted, that
is, although the living conditions of "Hijras" have gradually
attracted people's attention, in India, their living space will not be too big,
because India is a relatively traditional country, and people can Although
"Hijras" are regarded as gods, it is difficult to regard them as
ordinary people.
If you
have the opportunity to visit Bangladesh, interacting with the Hijras will be a
unique and unforgettable experience. They are warm, friendly and happy to share
their culture and traditions. You can participate in the singing and dancing
performances of the Hijra people, appreciate their wonderful artistic
expression, and learn about their lifestyle and community organization.
Bangladesh
is not only famous for its beautiful natural scenery and rich history, but also
for its diverse and inclusive society. Exploring the culture and life of the
Hijras will give you a new perspective and a deeper understanding of the
country and its unique social phenomena.
The Hijra
people of Bangladesh are a fascinating subject, with a mixture of mystical,
cultural and social issues surrounding them. Through contact with the Hijra
people, you will gain a deeper understanding of Bangladesh's diversity and
inclusiveness and discover a whole new world, a real and vibrant Bangladesh.
Mr.
Agudemba and Miss Dawa were speechless after hearing what Ragiz had said about
Hijra.
Ragiz sang
a blessing song often sung by Hijras, "Blessing of Love":
Love passes gently like a breeze,
Embrace me with your gentle hands,
When the lonely night comes,
You wait for me before dawn.
Love burns like a flame in the heart,
Warm all the cold corners.
You bring me infinite joy,
Find love in your arms.
My once withered soul,
Live the miracle of life now,
When I am frustrated and lonely, I have
you,
Love is like the sun shining in the heart.
Taking the legendary wise Agu Demba as the protagonist, I started to create the Chinese-English version of "Snow Land Fable" using the traditional fable creation method that combines poetry and prose. Writing fableskes me feel like a child again. Studying snowy culture is my prescription to prevent Alzheimer’s di masease.
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