Taiwanese Drag Queen Nymphia Wind Performance at Presidential Office

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Taiwanese drag queen Nymphia Wind celebrated her RuPaul's Drag Race win by performing at Taiwan's presidential office in front of President Tsai Ing-wen, who championed LGBTQ+ rights and legalized same-sex marriage in 2019. Nymphia was joined by five other drag queens for her final performance, making it the first presidential office to host a drag show.

Key Points

  • Nymphia Wind celebrated her RuPaul's Drag Race win at Taiwan's presidential office
  • President Tsai Ing-wen championed LGBTQ+ rights and legalized same-sex marriage in Taiwan
  • Nymphia's performance was streamed live on the office's YouTube channel

Pros

  • Celebration of LGBTQ+ rights in Taiwan
  • Promotion of gender equality and diversity

Cons

  • Potential backlash from conservative groups