(Central News Agency reporter Ye Guanyin, Taipei, 22nd) Taiwanese drag artist Nifeiya recently won the championship of the American reality TV program “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and became the first person in Taiwan. The Ministry of Culture issued a message to celebrate today and revealed Nifeiya will represent Taiwan in July and go to Paris to participate in the “Cultural Olympics” event.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race”, which has been on the air for 16 seasons, can be called the highest palace in the drag queen world. The Ministry of Culture posted a message on Facebook to congratulate Nifeiya for breaking the Asian curse, becoming more beautiful than any other, and even winning her an award. Sharing words of appreciation: “If you think you don’t belong anywhere, remember to live more bravely and be your truest self. Taiwan, this (award) is dedicated to you.”
The Ministry of Culture pointed out that Nifeiya’s cross-dressing art has always incorporated many Taiwanese elements, and was inspired by Taiwan’s representative fruit “banana” to create multiple sets of dazzling yellow and artistically styled costumes, which were even directly worn in the championship game. Her dreamy dress based on “Pearl Milk Tea” won the house’s praise; at the same time, she is also deeply influenced by traditional culture, often incorporating Taiwanese temple culture and Taiwanese opera into her drag shows, and even performed water sleeve dances in the show.
The Ministry of Culture stated that this year’s sports event, the Paris Olympics, is entering its countdown. In addition to sports competitions, there is another major attraction, which is the “Olympiade Culturelle” that will be launched at the same time as the Olympic events. One of the key projects is In the Parc de la Villette, northeast of Paris’ largest art and cultural gathering place, participation in the Parc de la Villette is by invitation only. Apart from France, only more than 10 major cultural countries can set up venues.
Taiwan has also been invited to set up the “Taiwan Pavilion” in the Ravit Park this time. There will be 22 performance teams and more than 120 people. From July 27 to August 10, it will be “freedom, island elegance, contemporary innovation, and world integration.” ” 4 major themes, presenting a multicultural image; genres include modern theater, traditional opera, dance, DJ, etc. Nifeiya is one of the performers, as well as the Paiwan golden song queen A Bao (Ah still still) and others show.
The Ministry of Culture pointed out that Nifeiya’s victory (4/20) happened to be Taiwan’s “Gender Equality Education Day” commemorating “Rose Boy” Ye Yongrong, which has been on its 24th anniversary. Today, Taiwan is the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. , the gender equality index continues to rank first in Asia, and it will strive to move towards a more complete “gender equality” step by step. (Editor: Chen Renhua) 1130422
