Paloma's Pride: A Revolutionary Performance at the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Hugo Bardin, performing as drag queen Paloma, participated in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony to represent a diverse France. Despite criticism, Bardin is proud of the performance, stressing it's about beauty and unity. While facing online harassment, Bardin focuses on the positive messages received.

As a young gay individual in central France, Hugo Bardin felt unrepresented. This experience motivated Bardin, known as drag queen Paloma, to participate in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony to showcase a multifaceted France.

Paloma performed alongside other artists, in a scene criticized by some, including U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump, who called it 'a disgrace'. Despite backlash, Paloma receives numerous positive messages and stands by the performance's intent to celebrate diversity and unity.

Facing online harassment, Paloma remains steadfast, proud of a show that avoided French clichés. Paris Olympics organizers assert there was no intention to disrespect religious groups but to celebrate community tolerance. Paloma urges a perspective shift to see the beauty in the performance's message of unity.

(With inputs from agencies.)