Pura Luka Vega, nanindigan sa ginawang "Ama Namin" drag: "That performance was not for you to begin with"

- Pura Luka Vega took to Twitter and once more aired his sentiments towards his critics

- The drag performer stated that he understood that people were calling his performance blasphemous or offensive

- However, they must not tell him how to practice his faith

- He also said that the performance was not for those who were offended, to begin with

Pura Luka Vega took to Twitter and once more defended his drag performance, which has gone viral and was heavily criticized by netizens and even politicians.

According to Pura, he actually understands that people were calling the performance as offensive, blasphemous or regrettable.

He noted though that the said people must not tell him how to practice his faith or how he does his drag.

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Pura also added that the performance was not for them to begin with.

"I understand that people call my performance blasphemous, offensive or regrettable. However, they shouldn’t tell me how I practice my faith or how I do my drag. That performance was not for you to begin with. It is my experience and my expression, of having been denied my rights."

A drag party is a type of social gathering where drag artists impersonating men or women would often show their prowess. Drag artists, such as drag queen Pura Luka Vega, would usually wear clothing and makeup to imitate present or historical personalities to the point of exaggeration for entertainment. Drag queens would also often perform pre-planned acts with audience interaction.

Recently, Philippine Senator JV Ejercito took to Twitter and aired his dismay over a video that has gone viral. He stated that it was blasphemy, it disrespects his faith and that things have gone overboard. The video showed a drag party, where Jesus was imitated. Around him, partygoers were singing a fast version of "Ama Namin."

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In some cases, drag queens would impersonate a popular living person to entertain the audience. Such was the case of Xilhouete when she impersonated popular cosmetic doctor, Dr. Vicki Belo. After learning about the performance of Xilhouete, the celebrity doctor took to social media to react to the drag queen's clip impersonating her. Dr. Vicki said she was flattered because "I know you have to be famous to be impersonated." The prominent dermatologist also hilariously clarified that she can move her face.

Source: KAMI.com.gh