Lebanon drag show derailed by crowd of angry conservative men

Drag artist known as Latiza Bombe hides on the terrace of a bar after they were attacked by a group of conservative Christians who identify as "the Soldiers of God", in Beirut, Lebanon August 23, 2023. REUTERS/Emilie Madi

BEIRUT (Reuters) - A drag show in the Lebanese capital Beirut was cut short late on Wednesday by an angry crowd of conservative Christians screaming homophobic chants, according to a Reuters witness and attendees.

The show, hosted by two Lebanese drag artists known as Latiza Bombe and Emma Gration, was hosted at a bar in Beirut known to be a safe space for LGBT individuals.