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Power Move: Mulan's Tea Party

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Charlie and Dyan, two genderfluid performers of Chinese descent stand face to face, their foreheads and noses almost touching. Both wear striking drag makeup inspired by Chinese opera. White base, bold red eyeshadow that sweeps across the brows, dramatic winged eyeliner, and dark lips. Their hair is slicked back, one in a low bun with shaved sides. Their bare shoulders and backs are visible, decorated with large black-and-grey tattoos — floral mandalas, an eye, a tiger with a monkey on Charlie, and a sun design on Dyan's chest. The overall effect is intense and intimate, blending softness with power.
The AR Pixels
The AR Pixels
The AR Pixels
Charlie and Dyan, two genderfluid performers of Chinese descent stand face to face, their foreheads and noses almost touching. Both wear striking drag makeup inspired by Chinese opera. White base, bold red eyeshadow that sweeps across the brows, dramatic winged eyeliner, and dark lips. Their hair is slicked back, one in a low bun with shaved sides. Their bare shoulders and backs are visible, decorated with large black-and-grey tattoos — floral mandalas, an eye, a tiger with a monkey on Charlie, and a sun design on Dyan's chest. The overall effect is intense and intimate, blending softness with power.
The AR Pixels
The AR Pixels
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A vibrant fusion of dance, art & music celebrating queer Asian identity through Mulan's legacy.

Step into a world where ancient legend meets the modern magic of Queer Asian Excellence.

Charlie Wan and Dyan Tai present: Mulan's Tea Party – a bold new experience merging dance, drag, and live music into a kaleidoscopic celebration of queer Asian identity.

This 20-minute live performance features original compositions by Dyan Tai – renowned Malaysian-Chinese hyperpop artist and founder of Worship Queer Collective – alongside electrifying choreography and curation by Naarm-based performer and producer Charlie Wan. Together, these two visionary non-binary artists pay homage to the story of Mulan, reimagined through a contemporary lens of gender fluidity, cultural pride, and artistic rebellion.

Set against an immersive outdoor backdrop, Mulan’s Tea Party explores how queer artists connect to ancient stories and reframe them through modern movement, hyperpop, traditional dance forms, Chinese opera aesthetics, and the transformative power of drag. Through this dazzling collision of personal storytelling and cultural symbolism, the show invites audiences of all ages to witness a vibrant, triumphant retelling of what it means to embrace your identity – especially in the face of gender norms and cultural expectations.

This is more than a performance – it's a love letter to our younger selves who searched for reflections in ancient myths. It’s a reminder that queerness and culture do not cancel each other out – they can blossom together.

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    Important Event Information

    This is a family-friendly outdoor performance. No nudity. Some use of amplified sound. Seating and standing room available. Please dress for the weather.

    Content Warning

    Racism, Queerphobia or Homophobia

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