LGBT Culture in Westland

Westland has a long history and strong Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender culture, which while an established subculture, is also widely accepted in Westland's mainstream culture and media. LGBT culture in Westland is very open, with homosexuality legal since 1923, and Westland is ranked by various LGBTQ organisations to be the most tolerant nation in the world to LGBT issues.

Entertainment
The 'gay scene' in Westland is well established in several cities and towns. The majority of larger urban centres have several privately-run gay-oriented establishments, including Clubs, Bars and Theatres. The number of these establishments and their prevalence has increased considerably since the 1970's with free market reforms in the Service sector of the Westlandic economy.

Drag
The art of Drag entertainment is has grown in popularity among the Westlandic gay community in the last two decades. This is influenced through Westlandic cultural values of free expression and the prevalence of fashion and style. Drag is most prominent among gay Westlandic males, who are known in Westlandic as ''"dragdams." ''There are numerous establishments such as LGBT-oriented theatres, clubs and bars which regularly host drag acts, and the phenomenon has spread towards the mainstream media with notable drag queens musicians and entertainers. Alternatively, there is also a movement of females dressing in male clothing who are referred to as "dragkings" (Drag kings). There are several notable drag queens in the media, including television host and recording artist, Beau Blumas.