FEATURE/A deep dive into Taiwan's drag scene: the art of radical self-expression
10/24/2023 02:50 PM
As Chiang Wei takes to the stage and begins dancing under the neon lights, their shiny black leather heels and eye makeup glitter in the dark. The show Chiang Wei and a dozen other queens are taking part in is just one of the many drag events taking place every weekend in the city.
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