President Tsai Welcomes RuPaul's Drag Race Winner Nymphia Wind to Office | TaiwanPlus News

RuPaul's Drag Race winner and world famous drag queen Nymphia Wind was invited to perform for and meet President Tsai Ing-wen at the presidential office.
📹 Reporter(s): Alex Chen/Jeffrey Chen/Herel Hughes
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[@darkwinter8]

Other world leaders need to take notes from President Tsai

[@BGodzillahhh757]

On pinkwashing?

[@edistone1111]

Agreed. Trudeau and Pelosi did Drag Race at least but this is major.

[@birinsan7898]

@@BGodzillahhh757 on at the very least allowing gay people to exist pecefully.

[@bunjijumper5345]

I would love to see a Muslim country do something like this.

[@svenhudec6779]

@@BGodzillahhh757 Her colour is yellow, Tamar.

[@pepethefrog2]

😭😭 she’s already accomplishing so much and her reign just started

[@ClaudiaM-om4em]

she was like the king's buffoon. Tell me again why is it necesary for the president and everybody to know "she" likes it from behind?

[@ned__h]

Willow is quaking in her boots rn💀💀💀

[@themaxtails]

​@@ned__hWillow should've never won

[@anl88]

US government should learn from this. President Tsai is the number one president around the world. Better than the silly Joe and rude homophobia Trump.

[@simpar3097]

accomplishing.....calm down shes a drag queen not a Nobel price winner lol

[@NAKOYAH]

Imagine getting your fucking PRESIDENT to stare at you lovingly perform like a proud mother with the entire presidential office...😭😭ICON SHIT💛💛💛

[@user-yb6tk1ru6x]

This is why it's so meaningful that Nymphia won 🎉🎉🎉

[@therickshow6737]

She had to win❤️

[@maxman2613]

Exactly!!

[@user-gh3bw1sv9t]

welcome to Taiwan!!!

[@RenadoMalo]

The win was scripted

[@DarkWarlord2024]

Rupaul would be proud that she chose the right winner.

[@LonewolfJulian]

She isn't dead girl

[@user-st2co1bx3p]

If only RuPaul could remember Nymphia...

[@DesignerQoo]

@@user-st2co1bx3p That's the so real truth. Reality show, it is the judges and hosts who are popular rather than the contestants.

[@user-gh3bw1sv9t]

welcome to Taiwan!!!

[@Anthony-nd6vk]

@@LonewolfJulian😅

[@DibIrken]

Nymphia is saying the president is so mother!!! ...but she has to be formal and respectful. Lol 😅

[@AdmiralWinfrey]

Okay, but she called the President of Taiwan "Mother," and I'm IN LOVE with that

[@kevinpoole1543]

And it's easy to see why people call her that.

[@nanantsuusagi2170]

Ikkkk❤❤❤

[@fawli86]

if only we have world leaders like her, we would all be living in love.

[@ClaudiaM-om4em]

sure honey, sure we would

[@kf2405]

@@ClaudiaM-om4emit would certainly be a start. Or do you think the current situation, with world leaders choosing to EXECUTE lgbtq+ people, would be comparable to one where world leaders accept them?

[@user-x2mb3hmxjxd0u]

Unfortunately Taiwan, which is so democratic, is still refused to become a observer of the WHO and WHA because of China's deliberate obstruction, which is actually a loss for the whole world.

[@superpanda3857]

And then they will abuse the leader and others will ask for bullshit request etc this is for the gays / drag only / blah blah blah 🙄 we want equal bullshit and then later they will want to ask more... Yeah right

[@allmight2795]

@@ClaudiaM-om4emyes honey, yes we would

[@lindseyjennings121]

President Tsai quoting Rupaul was so wholesome. This is such an amazing example of how to use a political office to uplift and celebrate marginalized communities. Other world leaders should learn from Taiwan's example.

[@user-gh3bw1sv9t]

welcome to Taiwan!!!

[@urbanskin]

This is how the world needs to be. You don’t have to agree on people choices but respect them. It’s really not hard to do

[@superpanda3857]

Tell that to the other queer / queens / drag queens / gays / trans / lesbi that want more than respect 🙄

[@manigje1]

WTF? Being lgbtq is not a choice just like being straight is not a choice. Ya'll make me embarrassed to be straight

[@TheTerrainWizard]

Yes!

[@griff404]

Definitely a choice to deliver such a cheap performance in the presence of a president and still think this is doing something for the community. it's just literally embarrassing us. lol. yall so clueless tf

[@becca4143]

@@griff404your projection of internalized shame is not our reality lol. You live in a bubble

[@Nelson_504]

Yes ma'am 👏👏❤️Madam President Tsai, thnx for your work as a true ally for the LGBTQ+ . A true MOTHER 🙌👏👏👏🇭🇳❤🇹🇼

[@Apollo-fw6ow]

OMG....amazing...makes me cry...wish every leader would be like the President of Taiwan!!!

[@Gee-xb7rt]

I think the west is just rotted, President Xi of China told Blinken to stop being two faced right in front of the press, of course it didn't make it on US national news. If they did this in the US it would just be pandering for votes.

[@user-gh3bw1sv9t]

welcome to Taiwan!!!

[@oli9220]

Why? Wtf

[@kuobah]

​@@oli9220 what tf do you mean why? Fully supporting lgbt on governmental level is something phenomenal. Meanwhile in other countries queer people are lucky if they aren't criminalised. And even then there's usually continuous media harassment campaigns against lgbt minorities that sways public's opinions and basically invites violence

[@deidrewiley3022]

Take note world leaders. This is how you treat a Queen!

[@ClaudiaM-om4em]

she was like the king's buffoon. Tell me again why is it necesary for the president and the whole world to know "she" likes it from behind?

[@Gee-xb7rt]

If a Western leader did this they would just be pandering for votes, like the Biden rainbow Easter Bunny in hopes we forget where all our taxes go. Biden loves the gays, just not the Palestinian ones. I think our politicians are so two faced we forget others aren't.

[@superpanda3857]

Cringe

[@ClaudiaM-om4em]

super cringe, why should we celebrate perversion?

[@user-gh3bw1sv9t]

welcome to Taiwan!!!

[@Octobris]

This is why it was imperative for her to be crowned. Her win is far bigger than the season, or event the franchise.

[@darkwaterqueenMETAL]

this goes to show that we need more women in leader positions, women are so often portrayed as emotional, but it is empathy and compassion, and yes being emotional does not equal being irrational this woman promotes acceptance and equal rights in her country.

[@en2336]

as barbie said, “I'm getting emotional and I'm expressing it. I have no difficulty holding both logic and feeling at the same time and that does not diminish my powers; it expands them!”

[@SMAnthonyW]

Nymphia is already doing so much with her reign and it's just been less than 1 month. She is on track to having the most iconic reign of any winner so far.

[@FirstLast-et2nc]

This is SO cool. Long live the 🍌👑!!!

[@emanuelsalcedo9111]

I freaking teared up when nymphia when she gave a message to their president, it's like giving a special message to their mother

[@atolm1]

OMG I am so proud of Nymphia, President Tsai Ing-wen and Taiwan, this is so beautiful to witness! This Queen is making waves honey!

[@visions30]

What an emotional moment!

[@JeremyMYG]

Thank you, President Tsai! Incredibly powerful and influential steps for unity. Congratulations for EVERYTHING you deserve, Nymphia!

[@wlb2j]

I CAN'T STOP SMILING! HOPE FOR HUMANITY RESTORED!!!

[@griff404]

this cheap performance that belongs in a night club at 2am is the hope for humanity? my gawd touch some grass

[@stevenangopera]

As a lifelong fan of RuPaul's Drag Race, I can't believe that I have now seen a world leader quote the show's catchphrases! I love Taiwan so much for being the progressive voice of this region among many other reason. Long live Taiwan!

[@SleeplessInDallas]

Her fashion design is astonishing, together with her choreography talents, she is a true star.

[@sandra-jones]

Wow! This is awesome! Congratulations Nymphia!!

[@edenkali2157]

This is so unreal, thank you Nymphia for being such a good ambassador not just for your beautiful Taiwanese culture but also for helping us all build strenght

[@babylon1003]

Great report! Only some additional info at 1:45 This song 追追追 is originally sung by Huang Fei but the track Nymphia chose to perform was a live version by A-mei. All iconic artists!

[@Banim]

Thank you! It's nice to know!

[@Hollgrl98]

WTG Nymphia and President Tsai!!!!

[@j.d.youtube6557]

Amazing for Nymphia. Amazing for Taiwanese queer/drag culture. So proud of Taiwan. ❤

[@Love_Lumbalumba]

I already loved Taiwan!! Now I love Taiwan even more!! Taiwan is NOT China!! 🇹🇼💕

[@jol166]

thank you from Taiwan ❤

[@feelingveryattackedrn5750]

This is just agitprop. The US is using Taiwan as a cudgel against China

[@user-qq2ux1mp4l]

Imagine you have another like 😘, but I want to keep it at 69. ;)

[@Jason-gt2pn]

I’m proud to be Taiwanese 🇹🇼❤

[@markjlabella8869]

Freedom to Be who you are… Shoutout to Taiwan.

[@MrrrrAdryan]

This is phenomenal, I got tears in my eyes. What a wonderful president and human being. I'm so excited for Taiwan.

[@Pvjixq]

WE LOVE NYMPHIAAA

[@headoverheels88]

Everything I hear about Taiwan is so awesome.

[@coltonxcx]

This is so major! Made me tear up thinking about how much this means to Nymphia and people who she inspires in her country.

[@FieryFlamingFajitas]

What an amazing woman. I hope other international leaders take note

[@user-vu9ow9dz7q]

他們是我們敬重的 女性 總統 可惜她5月二十日 就要卸任了

[@user-gh3bw1sv9t]

welcome to Taiwan

[@F.R.F937]

Take note ? Other world leaders are busy doing their job ...

[@FieryFlamingFajitas]

@@F.R.F937 are they?

[@cococandacraig3624]

Wow this is truly amazing and astonishing! Taiwan is a trailblazer and should stand as a model for other countries! What you have in Taiwan is Freedom!

[@JolieEnglish]

I love Nymphia so much, and I never knew about President Tsai, but to see this, I will forever be grateful to her for breaking stigma. 👍

[@tylerfoster5511]

This is so huge. I wish I could live and serve such a progressive country.

[@camilogalloh]

This is what a true democracy looks like!!

[@WikWar]

Good thing we live in republic 😂

[@ThexAcex21]

That's so amazing!!! 👏Congratulations Nymphia!!! AND Thank You President Tsai for welcoming the LGBT+ communities! ❤🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜

[@spacechannelg6843]

this legt made me cry! what an amazing leader making their country safe for so many children esp to be themselves. now we have someone as amazing as nymphia ! love from the usa! keep shining taiwan!

[@LaineIsNotReal]

Why does this make me want to cry so much!! It's so beautiful to see a president welcome and respect the queer community

[@WhitExNoodlE]

This makes me ugly cry.. love this country, love this president, love this winner!!

[@onyx2794]

I'm crying this is incredible

[@aprilbatzle7956]

I was so happy Nymphia won. She had my vote 👑

[@fairyboyjake1780]

the president all smiles is so cute

[@kerryphomtavong7816]

This is amazing, we need more leaders like President Tsai

[@blairlim9974]

This gives me tears, I do proud of her and her country even I am Thai ❤

[@user-gh3bw1sv9t]

welcome to Taiwan

[@sweetandsavoury]

ICONIC.....President Tsai what a leader!!!!!

[@lessdanthree]

This is so amazing of a world leader to be supporting drag and LGBTQ+ community in such a positive way

[@franimal86]

Omg a presidential stage!?? Amazing!! 🤩

[@koolbreezeuk]

Wow congratulations Nymphia… What an incredible honour ❤

[@palemoonproject]

this is so beautiful im not from taiwan , but i celebrate this as one!!!!! beautiful!

[@lumpytoad1357]

Taiwan and its people are so wonderful.

[@rabblerousin8981]

Brava, madam President. This gives me hope and makes me want to get to know Taiwan.

[@user-gh3bw1sv9t]

welcome to Taiwan!!!

[@AKayt-nm2yc]

Texas LOVES Nymphia. We all wanted her to win for taiwan. she deserved it ❤ sounds like you had a wonderful president

[@Blood0range]

omg merica could never. this is so beautiful i'm tearing up. other countries please take notes. this is how you lead and inspire people. 🏳‍🌈💖

[@medhabib2587]

Seeing women as leaders is such a heartwarming thing! For me it feels like countries that are run by women tend to be more peaceful and harmonious ❤

[@erikad0511]

So cool how proud people are of her in her country and beyond 👏 Congrats to Nymphia 🌈🍌

[@cactus22minus1]

This is incredible - I hope more countries in the region can follow Taiwan’s example. Congrats, Nymphia!

[@TheDesignGuru87]

OMG THIS IS FREEDOM WOW America could NEVER I loved this ❤️😭

[@czarczar2330]

Sorry but i find it very funny that she was doing all this and the presidents and other government officials just like sit there and watch but i love her so much 😭😭😭

[@erikm8372]

This is the most historic win ever in the history of the show. Wow.

[@phoebeoapollonio9569]

1:04 that muscle guy is HOT! Ps: thank you Taiwan and President Tsai for breaking the wall in Asia. Not only you broke a wall for human rights equality, you opened the door for many others to follow suit. Last month Nepal became the second Asian country to have legalised same sex marriage. To be honest, I’m shocked because we always see Nepal as a very traditional country. But that’s the power of opening the possibility for positive conversations in Asia that undoubtedly, has been impacted by Taiwan. Long live Taiwan the democratic country!

[@user-gh3bw1sv9t]

welcome to Taiwan

[@feelingveryattackedrn5750]

It’s funny using Nepal as your example when Nepal supports the one China policy and is against this presidents aggressive independence posturing

[@bananagirl006]

Lmao she’s eating the reign TWIRLING FOR PRESIDENT and when she was in top 3 sooo many people were like “omg she’s too shy and soft spoken for a winner they won’t crown her” lol

[@SirenRyan]

And she’s performing at this years Olympics too… fucking legendary reign and it’s barely begun!

[@AxelDc99]

This is really amazing and ground breaking

[@GirtheAlienGoldfish]

What a beautiful moment for President Tsai Ing-wen and Nymphia! I'm happy for them both!

[@Kahayuman]

I am happy for our taiwanese brothers and sisters and hats off to president tsai

[@longwhite1052]

Drag race Taiwan coming soon lets gooo

[@lindsaytoles2023]

So jealous of citizens with a good president! So grateful for good role models! 💛💛💛

[@ck-bs2ms]

Not all like the president hahahahahahaha

[@yoshinoricheek]

​of course you don't​@@ck-bs2ms

[@misscolumbia8975]

Nymphia's win also endorsed Taiwan tourism for sure...

[@PL-kf2dz]

Nymphia!!!! We love you!!!😍 Taiwan!!!

That's it, I'm going to Taiwan for my next vacations!

[@user-gh3bw1sv9t]

welcome to Taiwan!!!

[@alanar2341]

This is so beautiful and also meaningful for their country

[@chieftanke]

Taiwan is the brightest beacon in Asia. Thank you President Tsai!

[@Emerora]

Ohhh, this! THIS is what I want to see ALLLLLL over the world. What a beautiful, vibrant, free world that would be. It’s so hunger games core, Nymphia winning the games and soaring to fame and fortune, returning to her district, where they celebrate her win and how proud they are of her

[@TheAvprobeauty]

this is what it means to be a person of culture! amazing work from both groups!

[@TheAayize]

Im tearing up right now 🥹💕💕💕

[@Tracydot3]

This was so amazing and beautiful that it made me cry. I need to visit Taiwan. Nymphia is accomplishing so much and will continue to do amazing things. I'm so glad she won.

[@zakkz9453]

This​ should​ be​ in​ history​ book😭❤️❤️❤️

[@eugenekartashian]

Love from Ukraine

[@user-gh3bw1sv9t]

welcome to Taiwan

[@taiwansivispacemparabellum9546]

Hello from Taiwan! Slava Ukraine !💛💙🇺🇦 Come visit Taiwan, during winter months 😂.

[@benny8769]

She is literally stunning super star!

[@endor8witch]

This is why nymphia needed to win. The artistry and the global representation. Her winning is a political statement.

[@_Rahke_]

This Is beatiful I love you Nymphya 💗💗💗

[@ambrosous]

I was in Taiwan last week. I think its a wonderful place!

[@amrhm6481]

Omg I want to visit Taiwan , they seem so cool , cool president too

[@taiwansivispacemparabellum9546]

Summer late May til late July, is bulk of our mango season. Best weather is late fall to early winter, mid October till January.

[@RebeccaEWebber]

Than you President Tsai! Congratulations Nymphia Wind and Family on this historic moment!!

[@qweasdzxc134]

❤❤❤ Love this president!

[@stanleycoleman]

So awesome! Wish other world leaders were this progressive!

[@DustinTheHuman]

I love herrrrr

[@taromilktea4834]

The speech was beautiful 😭🥹 thank you Nymphia and thank you Madam President ❤

[@Kaice88]

absolutely love what this meant for her and the representation! this is so awesome!

[@ivywong9759]

I wish she stay in office longer!

[@anything5247]

Taiwan is so ahead of the world! this is real dope. nymphia bringing the club to the president's office! wow!

[@sarang.chavan]

I'm from India and honestly I have speechless. This is incredible! Love Nymphia and love Taiwan !!

[@MultiKev123]

Iconic!!!! So proud

[@vanshikathakur]

Congratulations Nymphia ✨💛🍌👑

[@sandcat7572]

Really heartwarming to see!