Gay last supper

It felt like a crowning all over again. France took very seriously the role of being the host of these Olympics, and we really wanted to showcase the depth of French culture," Nicky said. While the theatrical opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics brought memorable moments, one scene from the performance has prompted mixed reactions.

We are lucky in France to live in a free country. The official X account for the Olympic Games shared photos of the moment and referenced Dionysus, Greek god of wine-making, fruitfulness and ecstasy.

Olympics Last Supper controversy, :

Organizers of the Paris Olympic Games apologized to anyone who was offended by a tableau that evoked Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper during the glamorous opening ceremony, as supporters. Some were supportive of the artistic vision, arguing the tableau was fighting to make a statement on inclusivity.

If people have taken any offense, we are really sorry. It started with Lady Gaga, then we had drag queens, a huge rave, and a fire in the sky. Jolly continued, describing the scene, "And the father of Sequana, the goddess who is related to the river, the Seine.

That same day, the ceremony's artistic director, Thomas Jolly, confirmed on French television that da Vinci's 15th century piece was not his inspiration for the scene. In the background, dancers and drag queens struck poses along a long table. He is there because he is the god of celebration in Greek mythology, the god of wine, who is one of the jewels of France.

The opening ceremony’s artistic director, Thomas Jolly, confirmed that Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” was not his inspiration for the performance.

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The next shot showed the rest of the table lined with performers holding their poses. I was amazed. Others, including celebrities, U. The Vatican issued a statement Aug. The Roman Catholic Church center added that at such a "prestigious event" as the Olympics, "there should not be allusions that ridicule the religious convictions of many people.

You will never find in me a desire to mock and denigrate anyone. It makes me mad. You should be mad about it. It was all about music and celebration and a big banquet and a big party. We are full of different people and each person lives in their own way and above all has the right to do so.

The idea was to have a Pagan festival linked to the Gods of Olympus. In one scene from the opening ceremony, a dinner platter lifted to show a mainly nude French actor, Philippe Katerine, singing. A Paris Olympics spokesperson admitted the controversial drag show version of "The Last Supper" seen in Friday's opening ceremony was indeed inspired by the iconic da Vinci mural painting.

Panning through the tableau, a camera first showed a person crowned with an aureole in front of DJ turntables. In France, we are republic, we have the right to love whom we want, we have the right not to be worshippers, we have a lot of rights in France, and this is what I wanted to convey.

I am proud to see my friends and queer people on the world stage," Le Filip said. The four-hour ceremony on July 26 kicked off the start of the Summer Games, with athletes gliding down the River Seine and performers reenacting historic moments.