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Taiwan celebrates Olympic heroes with grand parade
Discover how thousands celebrated Taiwan’s Olympic heroes in Taipei, marking their success at the Paris 2024 Games with a grand parade. Learn about the athletes and the route.2024/08/16 18:02 -
Olympians to be honored in ‘Our Heroes! Team Taiwan’ parade
Discover the details of the upcoming "Our Heroes! Team Taiwan" parade on Aug. 16, celebrating Olympic athletes in Taipei. Learn about the route, activities, and notable absences.2024/08/14 18:24 -
’RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winner highlights Taiwan at NYC Pride
Discover how "RuPaul’s Drag Race" Season 16 winner Nymphia Wind celebrated Taiwan’s LGBTQ+ achievements at the NYC Pride March, serving as a rainbow ambassador and highlighting the island’s progress in equality.2024/07/02 16:58 -
Lai leads DPP in Pride Parade, stands with LGBTQ+ community
DPP chairman and presidential candidate Lai Ching-te led his party in the 21st Taiwan Pride Parade, expressing support for marriage equality. Other presidential candidates, including KMT’s Hou Yu-ih, TPP’s Ko Wen-je, and Terry Gou, did not attend. Lai thanked those who have worked for same-sex marriage, noting that Taiwan is the first country in Asia to legalize it. Former Premier Su Tseng-chang celebrated Taiwan’s achievement and urged people to work together for more happiness. Previous attempts to pass marriage equality bills in 2006 and 2013 were unsuccessful, but the bill was finally passed in 2019.2023/10/28 17:20 -
Taiwan Pride Parade estimates 153,000 attendees
The 21st Taiwan Pride Parade is estimated to have 153,000 people attending, promoting unity and support for diverse identities. The event features a rainbow market with over 120 stalls and 24 NGOs, while President Fletcher Hong advocates for freedom of identity. Performances by Rainbow Ambassador Kimberley Chen, Enno Cheng, Chang RuoFan, Neci Ken, Drag Queen Draggy Boo Boo, and boy band VERA celebrate diversity and acceptance.2023/10/28 16:26 -
Tsai encourages unity and diversity ahead of Pride Parade
President Tsai Ing-wen expresses hopes for Taiwan’s unity and support for diversity ahead of the 21st Taiwan Pride Parade. She highlights the passing of the same-sex marriage bill as a significant accomplishment and symbol of joint effort. Tsai emphasizes Taiwan’s commitment to respecting individual differences and driving progress in society. She warmly welcomes friends from around the world to participate in the parade, which emphasizes the importance of unity in Taiwan’s diverse society.2023/10/28 15:10 -
Taiwan LGBT+ Pride to highlight diversity challenges
The 21st Taiwan LGBT+ Pride , with the theme "Stand with Diversity," will take place in front of Taipei City Hall on October 28th. DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te will attend, while PFP candidate Ko Wen-je will be absent due to a prior engagement in the south. KMT will send youth group members, and Hou Yu-yih will not attend but expresses support for gender equality. Terry Gou and Lai Pei-hsia will also be absent but maintain their support for gender-friendly policies.2023/10/26 15:17 -
DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te to join Taiwan Pride Parade
DPP Chairman and presidential hopeful, Lai Ching-te, is expected to attend the 21st Taiwan Pride Parade, demonstrating his support for the LGBTQ+ community. Lai has a history of advocating for LGBTQ+ rights during his tenure as the Mayor of Tainan and has continued to discuss gender equality issues as party chairman. He believes that Taiwan should lead as an example in terms of gender equality in Asia. The Taiwan Pride Parade, themed "Stand with Diversity," will be held at the Taipei City Hall Plaza.2023/10/24 11:45