Taiwan’s annual pride parade used to be an occasion for the LGBT community to express themselves and demand equal rights, but this year, it’s a day for many to celebrate.
In May 2019, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. Hundreds of gay and lesbian couples, including some of their parents, attended a mass wedding banquet in front of the Presidential Palace in Taipei the day after.
The parade organizer estimated 170,000 attendees today, with people from over 100 countries. Drag kings and queens from other Asian countries like Thailand, Japan, and South Korea joined the celebration on the streets.
