Globe and Pride@Tech are launching its latest initiative “Retold With Pride,” which flips the script on iconic stories we all grew up with by giving better representation to the LGBTQ+ community.
From world-famous classics to local mythical tales, the riveting collection features stories familiar to most but reimagined to reflect the rainbow experience.
Created by Propel Manila, in collaboration with Meta, Elesi Studios, Kerplunk Studios, M&P Creatives, Retold With Pride features “Pride and No Prejudice,” “Dragula,” “The Gay Gatsby,” “Life of Bi,” “Little Women Loving Women,” and local classics “Ibong Adana,” “Florante at Awra,” and “Si Malakas at Si Makisig,” all retold to show day-to-day realities of the LGBTQ+ community. The rainbow retelling highlights the universal appeal of great masterpieces, touching on real life themes of love, sex, dating, coming out, and acceptance, which everyone can relate to.
“Retold With Pride” is available on Spotify as audiobooks. You may also watch the stories come to life on Pride@Tech’s Instagram page as video books. The initiative aims to benefit the Home for the Golden Gays, an organization that provides support and care facilities for elderly LGBTQ+ members.
The stories were penned by Yenee Galicia, Austin Tan, Eunice Maximo, and Duane Pascua, and illustrated by Hayami Kudo, Nichole Sanchez, Marsh Mitra, Gab Pescadero, Brent Guzman, Arnel Villanueva, Roxette Gagal, Yuko Maki, and Third Lorenzo.
“As storytellers and creators, it’s important our work promotes equality, inclusivity, and diversity. To create work that really represents all, because representation matters. Representation creates perception. Perception shapes culture, and ultimately, shapes our reality. And we know how powerful stories can be,” said Propel Manila Chief Creative, Raymund Sison.
“Our mission at Propel Manila is to always look for ways to create ideas that matter and we’re honored to tell these stories with such great icons,” added Sison.
