Olympics Opening Ceremony Tableau Draws Criticism

Paris Organizers Apologize for Tableau Resembling Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper"

Performance Draws Criticism from Church

During the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday, a performance evoked Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting "The Last Supper," drawing criticism from the church. The performance featured drag queen Piche seated at a table with 12 performers dressed as disciples.

Paris Olympics organizers have since apologized for any offense the tableau may have caused. They stated that the performance was not intended to disrespect any religious beliefs and was meant to represent the diversity and inclusivity of the Olympic Games.

However, church officials have condemned the performance, calling it "blasphemous" and "a mockery of the sacred." They have called for an apology from the Olympics organizers and for the performance to be removed from future broadcasts.

The controversy surrounding the tableau has sparked a debate about the role of religion in the Olympics and the limits of artistic expression. Some argue that the performance was disrespectful and should not have been included in the opening ceremony, while others defend the performance as a celebration of diversity and inclusion.

The Paris Olympics organizers are reviewing the feedback they have received and will make a decision on whether to keep the tableau in future broadcasts.