Meghalaya CM ‘deeply disappointed’ over controversial ‘Last Supper’ tableau at Paris Olympics
The Hindu
Meghalaya CM condemns drag act resembling 'The Last Supper' at Paris Olympics, sparking controversy and criticism.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on July 28 said he is “deeply disappointed” over a tableau reminiscent of Leonardo da Vinci's ‘The Last Supper’, featuring drag queens and other performers, at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
This segment of the performance has drawn significant attention and attracted criticism from some quarters.
“Deeply disappointed by the drag act depicting the ‘Last Supper’ at the Paris Olympics. Religious sentiments must be respected. Strongly Condemn such act,” Mr. Conrad said in a post on X.
Held along the Seine River, the spectacular four-hour event on July 27 featured global stars such as Celine Dion and Lady Gaga.
Among the performances was a scene that seemed to evoke Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper', featuring the drag queens and other performers in a configuration reminiscent of Jesus Christ and his apostles.
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“We are organising a health research convention, which comprises a couple of workshops, community-based learning, and also cardiac care. We also included a one-day seminar on medical education, how medical education has evolved in India and the U.K., and what we can learn from each other” said Dr. Piruthivi Sukumar Dean of the International Faculty of Medicine & Health, University of Leeds during his interaction with The Hindu.