China’s first ever LGBTQ+ voguing ball was held in Beijing on March 27, and saw hundreds attend to celebrate queer culture.
According to Channel News Asia, the ball was organised by 27-year-old Li Yifan who teaches dance, and described the event as a “playground for marginalised groups”.
They described dance as a way for LGBTQ+ people to “express themselves with a spirit of resistance”.The ball saw performers battle it out to win the judges approval, with categories including ‘Drag Queen Lip Sync’ and ‘Voguing Open to All’.
23-year-old performer Huahua said voguing has “blossomed” over the past couple of years, adding: “Right now the scene is very young, but it’s also very enthusiastic and passionate.