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In the weeks leading up to the Taungbyon Festival, a bustling Burmese village near Mandalay becomes a gathering place for villagers from across the country to honor the nats, spirits central to Burmese religion. In the midst of the festivities stands Daisy Bond—a seasoned, gay transvestite spiritual medium in his fifties known for his sharp wit and vivid performances. With him is Min Min, his young assistant and lover, who endures relentless taunts from Daisy. Their world is shaken when Pan Nyo, a young beggar girl, enters and threatens to steal Min Min’s affections. Set against the backdrop of Burmese tradition, love, and spiritual practice, the novel presents a vivid, lyrical portrayal of a culture rarely seen by Western readers.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: Nu Nu Yi
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