Controversy and Security Concerns Surround Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Paris Olympics opening ceremony has sparked significant controversy and security concerns. The inclusion of a performance that appeared to parody Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last Supper, featuring drag queens, has led to a backlash from various quarters, including criticism from high-profile individuals like Elon Musk. French President Emmanuel Macron, however, praised the organizers, highlighting how the ceremony showcased France, despite the surrounding controversy. Alongside the cultural backlash, security concerns were heightened as French authorities investigated unexploded incendiary devices found on the rail network, which disrupted transportation ahead of the ceremony. These incidents have cast a shadow over the start of the Games, combining cultural disputes with serious security threats.