Xica Manicongo
Xica Manicongo is recognized as the first travesti in Brazil, having arrived enslaved and later finding refuge among the Indigenous Tupinambás in Bahia. Her story is being celebrated in the 2023 Carnival parade by the Paraíso do Tuiuti samba school, which aims to promote respect for the LGBTQIA+ community through her narrative.
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Brazil:
Xica Manicongo is considered the first travesti of Brazil and is honored in the enredo for her struggle for identity and freedom.
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Brazil:
Xica Manicongo is referenced as the first trans woman in Brazil and is honored in the Tuiuti parade.
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Brazil:
Xica Manicongo is honored in this year's parade as the first non-indigenous Brazilian travesti.
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Brazil:
Xica Manicongo is considered the first non-indigenous travesti in Brazil and is a symbol of the struggle for trans rights.
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Liechtenstein:
Xica Manicongo is considered the first travesti of Brazil.
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