LGBT Pride Parade draws 30,000 people in Taipei

With music, self-made signs and creative costumes, an estimated more than 30,000 people from across Taiwan and several other countries yesterday marched through the streets of Taipei during the annual Taiwan Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride parade, being held for the ninth consecutive year, calling for an end to discrimination against sexual minorities.

Tens of thousands of people poured onto Ketagalan Boulevard, the departure and ending point of the parade hours before 2pm, when the parade was scheduled to depart.

Participants carried balloons and self-made placards with slogans supporting gay rights and opposing discrimination, and many also dressed in special costumes to show their support for diversity.

Although the atmosphere was festive, the objective of the parade was serious.  Read More