Visiting Gay Taipei

Taipei, Taiwan’s vibrant capital, has opened itself up as the flourishing gay capital of Taiwan, with a gay and lesbian scene that has seen it dubbed the new San Francisco of Asia. The Taiwanese people are amongst the friendliest in the world and have a good sense of humour and the gay scene is friendlier and more relaxed than Singapore’s or Bangkok’s.

Like most gay capitals, Taipei is home to the Taiwan LGBT Pride Parade, the largest gay pride parade in Asia.

Dubbed Love Out Loud! The Power of Love Conquers Discrimination, Taipei’s seventh annual gay pride parade was held on October 31, 2009. More than 25,000 people showed up to march.
During the year, several gay and lesbian parties are held at Taipei’s most popular LGBT hotspot Luxy, including Sista Jumpa, Lesz Meeting and the traditional end-of-year Gay Dance Party, held on Christmas Eve.

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