Long ago, in lands filled with sand and secrets, there were people who held the wisdom of both men and women. In Egypt, there was a deity with skills and kindness that shone like the sun.

This deity was called Hapi. He was neither just a man nor just a woman. Hapi showed that it was okay to be both. He cared for the Nile like a mother and father would care for their child.

Far from Egypt, in the vibrant lands of India, there were people known as Hijras. They were respected and believed to bring good fortune. Some were even royal advisors.

Among the Native American tribes, there were special individuals called Two-Spirit people. They were honored for being both masculine and feminine, like the balance in nature.

One day, a Two-Spirit person named Eya helped resolve a conflict in their tribe by understanding both sides. Their words were as gentle as a mother's touch and as firm as a father's guidance.

Eya told the children stories of distant lands, where people were different but also the same. They spoke of Hapi, who watched over a river far, far away.

And they spoke of the Hijras, who walked with grace and dignity, their presence blessing every home and palace they entered.

The children listened and learned that some people in their tribe were like Hapi and the Hijras, with spirits that were both bright sun and cool moon.

These stories taught everyone that it was important to respect all people, no matter how their hearts sang or in which body they danced through life.

They learned that every person is a unique color, and together, they create a beautiful rainbow that tells the story of humanity.

As the sun set behind the mountains, the tribe promised to honor the Two-Spirit people just as the Egyptians honored Hapi, and the Indians honored the Hijras.

From that day on, the tribe celebrated a festival where everyone could be any color of the rainbow. It was a day filled with laughter, storytelling, and love.