Đạo Mẫu, the worship of mother goddesses, has helped destabilise gender norms and stigma towards the queer community in Vietnam. The tradition is often regarded as a safe space for Vietnamese queer people people to express their authentic self, as the belief transcends social stigma against queer people.
Author Archives: Nikru
Nikru aka Anh Thư is an illustrator based in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. They take inspiration from every aspect of things they love. Queerness and fantasy with cultural elements are always their go-to genre.