A lighthearted and personal diary entry where a public park becomes a space for the writer to reminisce and connect with her childhood and her queerness.

From a surreal stage play with a talking cockroach, we go to a deeply personal narrative with an alligator in an irrigation drain. Written with the vibes of a diary entry, Vio’s story emanates warmth in its nostalgia as well as resilience in its outlook. A truly beautiful piece you wouldn’t want to miss.

Read the article on https://newnaratif.com/taman-rainbow-is-my-home/

Produced by Dania Joedo, narrated by Sarah Hana.

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