Last Supper Parody at Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Criticized

Jakarta, Todaysgist.com – A parody of the “Last Supper” at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics has sparked a backlash on social media, especially from the Christian community. The scene features performers posing behind a table, resembling the famous painting. Last Supper works of Leonardo da Vinci.

In the show, 18 performers posed at a long table, with a woman wearing a large silver headdress resembling a halo of Jesus. The act drew attention and sharp criticism from various circles.

In addition, the act of a man painted blue and covered only with flowers and fruits, as if served as a Last Supper dish, also drew criticism. The video of the performance immediately went viral. Many social media users considered it an insult.

“This is outrageous. Starting the show by replacing Jesus and his followers with men dressed as women is unacceptable,” said host Clint Russell. podcast Liberty Lockdown on platform X, Saturday (27/7/2024).

“With 2.4 billion Christians worldwide, the Olympics have sent a clear message that they are not welcome,” he added.

Dr Eli David, an entrepreneur and researcher, also expressed his anger.

“I am deeply angered by this outrageous insult to Jesus and Christianity. How do you feel as a Christian?” he wrote.

In addition, the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics also featured other controversial scenes, such as three people groping each other in the French national library.

The show also features a “headless” Marie Antoinette, depicting the last empress of France before the French Revolution who was sentenced to death and beheaded. guillotine.