Paris Olympics Drag Performance Draws Criticism
Church Leaders, Conservative Politicians Object
Opening Ceremony Scene Likened to 'The Last Supper'
A performance during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday has drawn criticism from church leaders and conservative politicians. The queens were joined by dozens of other models and performers in a rendition many online thought resembled da Vincis The Last Supper. The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony was filled with memorable moments from the lighting of the cauldron to Céline Dion taking the stage. However, one moment that has garnered a lot of attention is a drag performance that appeared to invoke Leonardo da Vincis The Last Supper mural. The performance featured drag queens dressed as Jesus Christ and his disciples, and it has been met with criticism from some who believe it is disrespectful to the Christian faith.
Paris Olympics organizers have apologized to anyone who was offended by the tableau, but they have also defended the performance as a celebration of diversity and inclusion. The performance was part of a larger segment of the ceremony that celebrated the history of Paris and its role as a cultural capital. The segment also included performances by other marginalized groups, such as people with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
The controversy over the drag performance is likely to continue in the coming days. Some people are calling for the performance to be removed from the official broadcast of the ceremony, while others are defending it as a harmless expression of artistic freedom.
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