With this now the largest Pride event in Asia the sun shone over hundreds of thousands of people who took to Taipei’s streets to celebrate love. Since its initiation in 2003, drawing visitors every year from countries worldwide to join the festivities and experience the island’s vibrant civil society. The 17th LGBTQ+ parade focused on the theme, “Together, Make Taiwan Better,” calling for compassion and care among LGBTQ+ communities and the general public.