http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-39962893/turkeys-first-lgbti-choir-sings-for-tolerance
The Seven Colours Association is a LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trangender, Intersex) choir in Mersin, Turkey. It is the first choir for LGBTI people in Turkey and everyone is welcome to join in.
The conductor says three years ago she was homophobic; "I'd never met, socialised or worked with any gay or transgender person. I avoided being in the same place as them or even sharing the footpath with them. I've experienced such a transformation in such a short space of time."
Mahir, a member of the choir says, "I walked down empty side streets avoiding the crowded main roads, I wanted to be invisible. Was someone going to say something? Was someone going to verbally abuse me? I was constantly worried until I joined the Seven Colours Association."
In Turkey being gay is not a crime but LGBTI people face discrimination and disapproval.
The choir sings about tolerance and harmony in eleven languages.
What do you see in the picture?
What are the people doing?
What do you think has brought them together?
Explain the story
What kind of transformation has the conductor experienced?
How do people change their minds?
Why did Mahir want to be invisible?
How do you think the choir has changed lives?
How did joining the choir change Mahir?
Why do you think the choir sings in eleven different languages?
Do you have to be LGBTI to join in? Why do you think the choir welcomes anyone?
What can we learn from this choir?
Why is this about No Outsiders?
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