The RAINBOW Cup

The Rainbow:

Witnessing a rainbow as a child was a beautiful sight to see. I remember seeing it through glass window blades, a drinking glass with design, after the rain and even from the T.V. The rainbow was something that made me smile of how such a wonderful bow comes out from simple things. Growing up and learning science, a rainbow comes out from a prism. I really don't want to go technical about it but  this would be as far as I want to go (I'm sure you get my point). A very simple bow with colors that make a simple spectacle to see. 

During my school days, I was a bit exposed to the visual arts. My sister was part of the Art Club in school and I can say that she has the skills of a visual artist. I was a witness to some basic and simple art works that she would be making. The club would even hold exhibits of the creations of its members in school. Viewing them like a pro, I would appreciate the creations and how each "artist" would interpret the picture with the shapes, lines and colors it show. 

Then, I noticed one style in making art: the rainbow. It was a very simple style of art but seemed to be very mature, complicated and well-thought-of. The art uses patterns of lines and curves which intersect and form a mesh. Each space between the lines are then filled with colors from the rainbow. Following the R O Y G B I V pattern, the finished creation would look like a stained glass in rainbow color. A very simple but beautiful work of art.  

Many things are represented by a rainbow; one of such is the LGBT social group. I really don't know why the rainbow represents this group but I'm sure that this group bring the same happiness to anyone who sees a rainbow. 

A few days ago, a person asked me about my thoughts on the support the LGBT group gets in the country and how I look at things in terms of social equality. It was a very interesting topic which made me decide to write this blog. 

The LGBT group was never new to me. I have relatives who are members of it and are very much happy with the lives that they live. Today, the party list "Ang Ladlad" asks for the support of many for the group's voice to be heard in congress. They aim for equality, promote and protect the rights of people that belong to the LGBT social group and of course, be a significant voice in a country full of diverse and rich culture.

My stand:

I think it is wonderful to see people unite for a common cause specially if it brings social issues to the table. I have friends who have been discriminated or judged according to their sexual orientation. They have been bullied and not treated equally by people who are close minded and think that being "gay" is taboo. Hearing stories of such would make me feel bad. Gay people are just as the same as everyone. They have the capacity to love and be loved. It is not a sickness nor an abnormality. They are normal people living and surviving life like everyone else.

For me, the groups' aim is just as the same with the others. They want to be heard, respected, supported and be treated like the same way others are. It is amazing to see how the group has united people to fight for a sector that has been in the shadows. It is timely that this has happen and I do support the mission of the group. 

The Cup:

That conversation made me realize that we are all living and surviving on the same world. There are common beliefs and practices that change as the world continues to live. With each change, we adapt to survive. 

The Mantra: "We are all here to take care of each other. If you can't do that, just don't hurt them."

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