Taiwanese Drag Queen Nymphia Wind Wins RuPaul's Drag Race and Receives Praise from Taiwan's President
Nymphia Wind, a Taiwanese drag queen, made history as the first person from East Asia to win RuPaul's Drag Race. The competition, which has just ended its 16th season, features drag queens competing in various challenges. Nymphia Wind's victory has been celebrated by many in Taiwan, including President Tsai Ing-wen, who took to Instagram to offer her congratulations.
President Tsai Ing-wen wrote, "Congratulations to you, Nymphia Wind, for being so accomplished in the difficult art form of drag, and for being the first Taiwanese to take the stage and win on RuPaul’s Drag Race"[1]. The president's support for Nymphia Wind is not surprising, given Taiwan's embrace of LGBTQ+ rights. In 2019, Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first in Asia to do so[1]. Vice President Lai Ching-te, who won election as Taiwan's next president in January, marched at Pride last year, becoming the most senior government leader ever to attend.
Nymphia Wind was already a well-established artist on Taiwan's thriving drag scene, often wearing over-the-top outfits inspired by bananas. She has done shows at Taiwanese temples and photo shoots at wet markets dressed as a banana[1]. The drag queen's banana-inspired outfits and performances have become a symbol of her Asian and Taiwanese identity.
Taiwan's capital Taipei hosts East Asia's largest Pride march every October. The country's openness on LGBTQ+ issues stands in marked contrast with its giant neighbor China, which claims the island as its own territory[1]. While same-sex relations are not illegal in China, same-sex marriage is, and the government has been cracking down on activists and depictions of LGBTQ+ people in the media.
Nymphia Wind's victory on RuPaul's Drag Race has been celebrated by many in Taiwan, who see it as a symbol of the country's progressive values and openness towards diversity. The drag queen's performances on the show showcased east Asian and Taiwanese elements, such as bubble tea, Taiwanese temples, Chinese traditional opera, and the color yellow.
FAQs:
1. Who is Nymphia Wind?
Nymphia Wind is a Taiwanese drag queen who won RuPaul's Drag Race.
2. Has Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage?
Yes, Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage in 2019.
3. Who is the Vice President of Taiwan?
Lai Ching-te
4. When is East Asia's largest Pride march held in Taiwan?
Every October
5. Is same-sex marriage legal in China?
No, same-sex marriage is not legal in China.
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