Hats off to Government
We are now in the 21st century and we all are aware of the homosexuals. Though we know them from the outer periphery, the reality behind is still unseen and unheard. A man who is sexually attracted to and falls in love with other man is Gay. Their sexual feelings towards men are normal and natural. These feelings emerge when they are teens, and the feelings continue throughout their life. Some gays may also be attracted to women but their attraction to men is stronger. Lesbians are women who are attracted to other women. Some experts estimate that about 1 in 10 people in the world may be gay or lesbian.
During evening time at Ratna Park, there are gays who are looking for gay visitors. They are between 20-35 years, smart looking in their sophisticated wears. Once you agree to go with them they fake you of being a police (some of them have connections with police) in hopes of blackmailing you. They try to take you towards police station but they never take you inside. They take your valuables including money, watch and clothes. It is because there are no places for gays or lesbians in Nepal yet, they are not employed in offices, schools or any other organizations. Only some of the nightclubs (Babylon, Dynasty, Jump, Fire Club, and Oriental 24 hours Restaurant etc.) allow them where they go and hang out. Some of them are even sex workers. This proves that it's very hard to sustain life in a conservative society like Nepal. Even though Nepal's Supreme Court has given the right to same sex marriages, it has become hard for gays and lesbians to adjust in the society.
Nowadays, government is helping Nepal’s tourism and service industry to establish number of restaurants, discos and hotels in the country that provide good service to gay and lesbian couples. In this case, foreign gays and lesbians do not have to suffer any problems of sex identity while traveling in Nepal. With travel package for foreign gays and lesbians, local gays and lesbians can get employment opportunity in the tourism sector. This is an easiest idea for government to stop problems regarding sex identity. This approach not only helps foreign gays and lesbians to adjust in the society but also helps Nepalese homosexuals to stand on their own and make their own identity. Government is planning in this regard to make their life more flexible. Hats off to the government for the exemplary task.
Rubin Manandhar