[NOWnews今日新聞] Nymphia Wind, a drag queen from Taiwan, won the overall championship of the 16th season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” in the United States. She is the first Taiwanese in history to win this honor. She also won the championship again after 13 years. An Asian drag queen is crowned the winner of this reality show. When Nefeiya gave her acceptance speech, she excitedly shouted that she would dedicate this award to Taiwan. From her, we can see Taiwan’s progress and display of diverse gender values, as well as the new generation of Taiwanese people’s strong attachment to this land. Agree.
Drag is a form of artistic performance with bright makeup, exaggerated expressions and breaking the boundaries of gender frames. It has a stage history of more than 100 years. Drag is not just an entertainment performance. In addition to fashionable Highly artistic, it is also a social movement that promotes awareness of diverse gender equality.
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Originally regarded as a “not mainstream” niche culture, in recent years, due to the popularity of the show “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, the strange look received by drag shows has gradually faded away, and has become both Phenomenal topics in business, entertainment, arts and culture. Drag queens show off their gorgeous looks, be who they are and tell the world “I am who I am”.
The day when Nifeiya became the focus of global attention, April 20, happened to be Taiwan’s “Gender Equality Education Day”. This day commemorates the rose boy Ye Yongrong who unfortunately passed away 24 years ago. The Ye Yong-rong incident later gave rise to the Gender Equality Education Act, and Taiwan’s education policy also extended from the traditional binary distinction between gender education to a more universal gender equality education. Over the past 20 years, Taiwan has gradually become more open and mature in the development of sexual equality. Although it is not perfect and still needs to be strengthened, Taiwan has made history and become the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.
Nifeiya once said in an interview on the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” show, “The Taiwanese government is very supportive of gay rights. We are the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage. I am proud to say that I am Taiwanese. ”. With the development of democracy and freedom in Taiwanese society, in addition to economic growth, it has also promoted continued progress in human rights, which has given the younger generation a deeper and deeper sense of self-identity as Taiwanese.
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Nifeiya, who was born in the United States and grew up in Taiwan, has never forgotten her origins. Her favorite styling color is yellow, and she has an interesting nickname called “Banana Buddha”. She also likes to cleverly incorporate Taiwanese elements into her styling, such as bananas, palaces and temples, facial makeup of officials and generals, Gezi Opera, etc. Taiwan’s Local culture is what nourishes her. When she becomes a butterfly, she brings Taiwanese elements to the international stage.
Nifeiya loves Taiwan deeply. You can tell from the fact that her dress in the “RuPaul” championship game was in the shape of “bubble milk tea”. When she opened her cape, a bunch of black balloons slowly floated out. Taiwanese people can understand at a glance. It is the “pearl” (fengyuan, also known as boba in the south) that represents Taiwan’s tea drinking culture. Time and time again, Nifeiya lets the world see the beauty of Taiwan.
Nefeiya’s next step is to represent Taiwan in Paris, France, to participate in the “Cultural Olympics” in July. She has further expanded the scope of the definition of “Taiwan’s Light”. It is not just athletes, not just the semiconductor industry. Having the courage to do what you like can also shine internationally.
After winning the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” championship, Nifeiya said in her acceptance speech: “To those who have no place to fall back on, please remember to be fearless and bravely live your true self. Taiwan, this (award) is dedicated to “Taiwan, This is for you.” At this moment of glory, in addition to encouraging other lost people, what she cared about most was her hometown.
President Tsai Ing-wen said to Nifeiya, “Taiwan thanks you for being brave enough to be yourself.” 24 years ago, Ye Yongrong had no time to be brave enough to be himself, but 24 years later, Nifeiya did it. The public sentiment in Taiwanese society has indeed improved a lot in recent years, but injustice, bullying and oppression still exist in many corners. I hope Taiwan will continue to work hard to move towards a diverse, open, inclusive, and equal society where everyone can do something. A brave and confident person.
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