Summary
A photo of Miss Finland, Sarah Dzafce, at the Miss Universe pageant caused a backlash because she made a gesture seen as offensive to East Asians. The situation led to her being removed from her position and sparked criticism towards her, including from the Finnish government. Miss Dzafce apologized for the picture, stating it was not her intention to offend anyone.
Key Facts
- Sarah Dzafce posted a photo making a gesture considered disrespectful to East Asians.
- The caption of the photo read "eating with a Chinese."
- The post received backlash in Japan, South Korea, and China.
- Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo criticized the gesture as "thoughtless."
- Dzafce claimed the gesture was due to a headache and that a friend added the caption.
- Two Finnish MPs supported Dzafce by mimicking her gesture; they later apologized.
- Finnair was affected by the controversy, with calls for a boycott.
- A petition in Finland demanded an investigation into anti-Asian discrimination.
