Introducing Venus: Two weeks till my first big drag performance

"It would feel really nice for all of the Wellington kings and queens just embrace me."

A few years ago, Raureti Dion Ormond moved to Wellington from Taupō, and was invited to perform at a POC event as part of Wellington Pride Festival.

Watch as Raureti develops their drag persona and brings Venus to the stage.

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