Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law casts shadow over drag queen contest


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  • Sunday, 04 Jul 2021

First placed drag queen Chintya Fama reacts during the 'Drag Queen Hungary 2021' beauty contest in Budapest, Hungary, July 3, 2021. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - In a backroom of a dilapidated former factory outside Budapest, contestants wearing huge fake eyelashes and glittering dresses are preparing for Hungary's annual drag queen competition, all the while hoping it will not be the last.

"Let's party hard while we still can," drag queen Bonnie Andrews called out to a cheering audience as she took to the stage in a black evening gown and tiara.

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