Taiwan holds first LGBTQ Pride march in two years

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Tens of thousands braved downpours in Taiwan on Saturday to celebrate as the island staged its first LGBTQ Pride rally since fully reopening its border.

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TAIPEI, Taiwan —

Its capital Taipei hosts one of Asia’s largest Pride marches annually — except for last year, when a surge in Covid cases forced the event online. Max, a 35-year-old French national, joined the march for the first time since moving to Taiwan last year, along with several friends who flew in from Japan and South Korea.

At least 7,000 same-sex couples have wed since then, although the law still contains restrictions that heterosexual couples do not face.

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