Tens of thousands celebrate inclusivity at Taiwan Pride parade
Tens of thousands have taken to the streets of Taipei to celebrate Taiwan’s Pride parade on Saturday, one of Asia’s largest annual celebrations of inclusivity. Participants waved rainbow flags and banners with messages of support for the LGBTQ+ community. Many donned colorful costumes, with some hailing from other countries in Asia and beyond. Taiwan has built a reputation as one of Asia’s most gender-inclusive places.
The island democracy in 2019 was the first in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage after a yearslong campaign by gay rights advocates. Nepal and Thailand followed suit in 2023 and 2025, respectively.
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