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Behind Taiwan’s Asia Rainbow Ride to promote LGBT rights and awareness – ‘It seemed like a no-brainer’

Behind Taiwan’s Asia Rainbow Ride to promote LGBT rights and awareness – ‘It seemed like a no-brainer’ | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The two-day event, open to all members of the community, attracted 33 riders who rode 130km along the northern coast of Taiwan.

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Why gay-friendly Taiwan is a creative haven for LGBTQ art

Why gay-friendly Taiwan is a creative haven for LGBTQ art | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

More than a year after same-sex marriage was legalized in Taiwan, artists say the law has had a wider impact on the island's LGBTQ community.

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Taiwan Celebrates Pride With a Public Parade

Taiwan Celebrates Pride With a Public Parade | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Hundreds joined a march in Taipei, making it one of the few places in the world to proceed with such an event during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Taiwan marks anniversary of Asia's first gay marriage law

Taiwan marks anniversary of Asia's first gay marriage law | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Taiwan on Sunday marked the one-year anniversary of legalising same-sex marriage, as gay couples and rights groups called for full recognition of unions involving foreigners. Rights groups estimated at least 1,000 international same-sex couples are waiting for their unions to be recognised in Taiwan.

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Taiwan Revels In First Pride Since Legalising Gay Marriage

Taiwan Revels In First Pride Since Legalising Gay Marriage | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Taiwan's gay marriage law still contains restrictions not faced by heterosexual couples

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These photographs lift the lid on Taipei’s growing, energetic drag scene

These photographs lift the lid on Taipei’s growing, energetic drag scene | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

This series from the latest issue of Banana magazine shines a light onto a flourishing, colourful corner of Asia’s drag community

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HKFP Lens: Leslie Kee's 'Out in Taiwan' captures the diversity of Taiwan's LGBT+ community ahead of historic referendum

HKFP Lens: Leslie Kee's 'Out in Taiwan' captures the diversity of Taiwan's LGBT+ community ahead of historic referendum | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Renowned Singaporean photographer Leslie Kee has photographed nearly 200 LGBT couples and individuals for a series of black-and-white stills called “Out in Taiwan.” The 14-hour marathon photo shoot featured a host of Taiwanese LGBT figures from veteran activist Chi Chia-wei to drag queens. When asked why he shoots in black and white, Kee said: “It’s a symbol of …

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Taiwan to hold referendum on special law for same-sex marriage

Taiwan to hold referendum on special law for same-sex marriage | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Taiwan will hold a public vote on whether the island's civil law should recognise same-sex marriage, two election officials told Reuters on Tuesday, reviving a debate over whether a separate law should be enacted for civil unions between gay couples.

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Asia's biggest gay pride parade brings tens of thousands to Taipei

Asia's biggest gay pride parade brings tens of thousands to Taipei | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
Event is first since Taiwan ruled in favour of gay marriage but some activists are frustrated by slow progress of legalisation
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Groundbreaking LGBTQ art show opens in Taiwan

Groundbreaking LGBTQ art show opens in Taiwan | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
An LGBTQ art exhibition billed as the first of its kind in Asia opened in Taiwan on Saturday, just months after the island's top court ruled in favour of gay marriage. A papercutting depicting two men having sex on a train and life-size charcoal sketches of naked homosexual couples embracing are
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Taiwanese military mass wedding to feature its first same-sex couples

Taiwanese military mass wedding to feature its first same-sex couples | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Two female soldiers and their civilian partners are due to take part in this year’s ceremony

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Taiwan’s Pride Parade Is Also a Celebration of Coronavirus Success

Taiwan’s Pride Parade Is Also a Celebration of Coronavirus Success | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Taiwan's capital, Taipei, was one of the few places in the world to proceed with a parade celebrating pride due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Taipei to boost ‘rainbow economy’ with mementos for foreign LGBT couples

Taipei to boost ‘rainbow economy’ with mementos for foreign LGBT couples | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Taipei plans to boost its status as an LGBT tourist destination once the COVID-19 pandemic has lifted by offering commemorative certificates to same-sex couples visiting from abroad, the city’s Department of Civil Affairs (DCA) said Wednesday.

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Taiwan Targets Regional Content Creators

Taiwan Targets Regional Content Creators | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

"I think some of those horror or sci-fi or LGBT projects will find their way to Taiwan,” says Jay Lin, CEO of Taipei-based Portico Media, which runs GagaOOLala, Asia’s first OTT streamer for LGBTQ content.

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After years of fierce debate, Taiwan celebrates the first same-sex weddings in Asia

After years of fierce debate, Taiwan celebrates the first same-sex weddings in Asia | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Beaming in the bright sunshine, Amber Wang took the hand of her new wife, Kristin Huang, on the steps of the Xinyi District office in Taipei, Friday, making history as one of the first same-sex couples to marry in Asia.

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100,000 Rally For Equality In Taiwan Ahead Of Same-Sex Marriage Referendum

100,000 Rally For Equality In Taiwan Ahead Of Same-Sex Marriage Referendum | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

An estimated 100,000 people have rallied for equality in Taiwan as the country prepares for a referendum on same-sex marriage this weekend.

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7 Reasons why Taiwan is the best LGBT destination in Asia

7 Reasons why Taiwan is the best LGBT destination in Asia | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

As China tries to get the Taiwan flag banned from the Gay Games in Paris, why Taiwan is Asia’s most LGBT-friendly destination and the gay Games should acknowledge this.

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For Taiwan, a Year to Go to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

For Taiwan, a Year to Go to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it
There are 25 countries in the world where same-sex couples can get married. Taiwan is not yet one.
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LGBT parade in Taiwan shows progressive, open-minded society

LGBT parade in Taiwan shows progressive, open-minded society | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

A group of foreign dignitaries marched Saturday with tens of thousands of others through Taipei in support of equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, saying that the huge turnout was a show of Taiwan's progressive and open-minded society.

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