Two same-sex couples in military marry in first for Taiwan

Taiwan is the only place in Asia to have legalised same-sex marriage, with more than 4,000 such couples marrying since the legislation passed in May 2019. The mass wedding with 188 couples was the first time same-sex couples have been wed and celebrated at a military ceremony.Both couples viewed their ceremonies with a sense of responsibility towards representing the LGBT community.

Yumi Meng, 37, and her wife, army Maj. Wang Yi, 36, wiped back tears as they exchanged rings. Meng wore sneakers under her wedding dress, while Wang wore her officer's uniform. They each carried a pride flag throughout the ceremony. Since same-sex marriage became legal in Taiwan, 4,021 such couples have married, with 69 per cent of them lesbian couples, according to the most recent government data.

A historic moment for Taiwan and probably the only country in Asia that is this progressive! A huge plus for the LGBTQA+ Community across Asia! A beacon of hope for Love is Universal!

Something in the bubble tea ....

Their army got nothing better to do.

Another “up yours” to across the Straits, but in a positive way.

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Singapore citizen must think about it... maybe so many single puzy and dics tho 😂

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