Armenia’s defiant drag scene braves pushback

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Armenia’s defiant drag scene braves pushback

Armenia sits at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. In contrast to much of the European Union where the drag scene is mainstream, it remains underground in Armenia. Performers face stigma, police pressure, threats of violence, and rejection by their own families.
 
Despite all this, drag queens have built a vibrant, bustling community that has attracted both local Armenians and international crowds. They make up a passionate and determined microculture challenging ultraconservative norms. And this avant-garde scene is, in turn, being influenced by Armenia’s evolving political landscape.
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