Welcome to Brisbane's chai party ~ a hang out opportunity for Bla(c)k, Brown and People of Colour (BIPOC) who are LGBTIQAP+ to come chill and sip some chai!

Vegan and organic chai by @ruhmantic ❤ and snacks provided!

People exploring/questioning their gender identity/sexual orientation are especially welcome ♥ The number of people able to attend the event will be capped according to Covid-19 restrictions based on the venue.

What To Bring? Just yourself and some snacks to share if you can, no pressure.

Feel free to bring other items like board games, books, etc. We will facilitate a tiny (no-obligation to participate) introduction and conversation but you're welcome to come hang and do your own thing. We get it, sometimes being social is hard.

Do you think you should dress up for this occasion? Absolutely!

Accessibility Notes: The Grand Hall at the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre has wheelchair (and pram) accessible paths and bathrooms. The event will have low-medium volumed music, if you are sensitive sound and other stimuli, please message us and let us know.

If you have any other access related needs, please let us know.

Are non-POC friends and family allowed to come? Yes, allies welcome as long as they're brought along by you and you consider them as a safe person for yourself and others. Please note that no form of discrimination (racism, homophobia, transphobia, fat-phobia, sexism, misogyny) will be tolerated. This event is child friendly.

We acknowledge that this event is being organized on land that belong to it's traditional owners, the Jagera and Turrbul people and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Tickets are $10 but no one will be turned away due the lack of funds. Donation and Pay-It-Forward Options Availalable.

All funds raised will support initiatives to create accessible and sober events for LGBTIQAP+ BIPOC folk in Brisbane and to support POC artists in Meanjin.

Covid-19 precautions will be put in place. If you have/show any symptoms of the virus, please rest, access health care and avoid coming to the event. We'll see you next time ❤ Please bring a face mask along with you as you may need to wear them indoors depending on the restrictions closer to the date.

About the Organizer: Naavikaran is an all-round goddess in the form of a multi-gender trans woman, badass entrepreneur, community educator, writer and choreographer from India, based in Meanjin. Their work aims to create platforms for storytelling that is accessible and safe for identities of various intersections and communities.

Naavikaran’s pronouns are she/they.

Find them on all social media platforms @naavikaran <3