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This weekend was the first time in 19 years that a Pride parade was not held in Taipei, as the festivities were moved online due to COVID-19 precautions. However, the spirit remained the same, as the LGBTQ community took the opportunity to remind people to respect and understand them. There are still unresolved issues regarding LGBTQ rights after the legalization of same-sex marriage in Taiwan in 2019, including adoption rights, but there has been progress in these areas over the past year. The first transnational same-sex couple got married in August, and in September, a transgender woman w...

This year’s online-only Taiwan LGBT Pride parade on Saturday next week is to feature interactive “stages” with celebrity performances and drag queen shows, organizer Taiwan Rainbow Civil Action Association said. In place of the event’s normal parade through downtown Taipei, the 19th edition of the event would include five interactive stages — Main Stage, Party Float, International Pride Issues, Parade Issues and Chat Box — accessible through the event’s Web site, event.taiwanpride.lgbt, the association said. The lineup for this year’s event includes celebrity performances, drag...

Taipei, Oct. 19 (CNA) The 19th edition of Taiwan LGBT Pride will be held online on Oct. 30, organizer Taiwan Rainbow Civil Action Association (TWRCAA) announced Tuesday.