Pride Walk – Roze Maandag, Tilburg Kermis (Part 3)
“Don’t Be a Drag, Just Be a Queen”

As Lady Gaga sang it — and these queens lived it — the Pride Walk in Tilburg gave center stage to the art, power, and flamboyant joy of drag.

These photos are a tribute to the performers who graced the streets in towering heels, layers of glitter, and personalities even bigger than their wigs. Some looks were polished to perfection, others wonderfully over-the-top — but each one was a bold, beautiful statement of visibility and celebration.

Drag is not just entertainment — it's protest, expression, performance, and empowerment. It challenges norms, flips gender expectations, and radiates self-love in every shimmering sequin. As I weaved through the crowd (without bumping a soul, thank you very much 😄), I couldn’t help but feel both admiration and awe for these living works of art.

Shot with my Canon 5D Mark III and Sigma 100–400mm lens, I tried to capture the poise, humor, and pure joy that these queens brought to Roze Maandag. From confident poses to spontaneous laughter — this was Pride in motion.

Because in a world that often tries to dull our shine, drag reminds us: it’s okay to take up space, to be seen, and to be fabulous doing it.

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Introducing my newest piece: "Wrapped in Gold" — a celebration of unapologetic self-worth, divine confidence, and that fierce moment when you stop waiting to be chosen… and choose yourself.

This piece is for anyone who’s ever felt underestimated, undervalued, or told to “tone it down.” Nah. Turn it up. Own your space. Wrap yourself in your power. Glow like the masterpiece you already are. 🖤

#WrappedInGold #EmpoweredArt #YouAreTheGold #FierceAndFree #OwnYourGlow

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Wrapped In Gold Original Painting By Artist Rafi Perez Mixed Medium And Gold Leaf On Canvas 18×24

This piece is a celebration of confidence, reclamation, and being 100% done with playing small. Wrapped in Gold  is what happens when you stop waiting for permission to shine

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Next up is Amanda Gorman, the first person to be named national youth poet laureate. #mosaic #thehillweclimb #amandagorm #fierceandfree #badasswomen