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This is a small step but a good start towards integrating the LGBTQ community into society,” he said. Panaji: Goa’s LGBTQ community on Saturday celebrated diverse sexualities by busting gender stereotypes at an event ‘Freedom is in the air’ to rejoice in the historic verdict striking down Section 377. “This is a very positive step where artists have taken this judgement forward in the easiest way. Pop-up shops and food stalls gave visitors a festive feel to indulge in.“This festival is a good approach after the Section 377 verdict has been removed, but it should have been on a large scale. However, more sensitisation programmes and advocacy for the LGBTQ community has to be done,” transgender activist Diana Dias said.Errol Andrade, another member of the community, said that the festival urged him to attend a social event for the first time in a long time..