Longbridge L O N G B R I D G E

Juntari

A phase of fluid gender experimentation starting in late adolescence (age 10 - 13), and lasting until early adulthood (age 16- 20), during which young citizens explore options for their gender expression before settling into whatever feels comfortable.

This phase is typical and seen as healthy development. The end of juntari is usually marked by a celebration with one’s friends, and the ritual destruction or disposal of clothing and other items which are no longer needed.

Although those ending their juntari are expected to adopt a concrete gender, boundaries between the gender classes are not strongly policed by others, and post-juntari fluidity is not often questioned.

Luminari

An art and fashion movement focused on developing and showcasing unique or extravagant features in one’s style or gender expression, culturally similar to drag. Named after the ubiquitous firefly-like creatures found all over Longbridge.

There is no consistent hair or fashion style. Exaggerated makeup and vibrant colours are very common, and most luminari wear (a less ostentatious version of) their style on a day-to-day basis.

Luminari are associated with music and theatre, and the vast majority of them reside in Jubilee where dance performances are popular.

Most luminari are women at about 50%, nymi about 35%, and a minority of men at about 15%.

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