Menstrual Hygiene Day: Flash mob at Mumbai’s Bandra railway station raises awareness on periods

Written by Samriddhi Singh Mahar

Ahead of the Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, a specially choreographed flash mob performed in front of the crowded Bandra railway station in Mumbai on Monday morning to raise awareness about menstrual health and hygiene.

The performance, put together by Ujaas, an initiative under Aditya Birla Education Trust, in collaboration with indie rapper and poet Saniya MQ.

The event saw Saniya MQ unveiling her new song, titled ‘Ye Laal Rang – Periods’. With thought-provoking lyrics such as ‘Jaante nahi kyunki kam hai jaankari, 23 million ladkiya har saal school chhod jari”, it highlighted the significantly high number of school dropouts seen among menstruating girls every year. The song and choreography, which included stunts like flips, were performed twice between 11.30 am and 12.30 pm and caught the attention of commuters and passersby.