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This year, Nagoya Rainbow Pride attracted over 50,000 visitors & 1,200 parade participants. Nagoya is the capital of Aichi Prefecture, the first Japanese prefecture to recognize same-sex couples & their children as a family with its “Familyship Oath System” in early 2024.
July 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
This year, Nagoya Rainbow Pride attracted over 50,000 visitors & 1,200 parade participants. Nagoya is the capital of Aichi Prefecture, the first Japanese prefecture to recognize same-sex couples & their children as a family with its “Familyship Oath System” in early 2024.
Taiwanese rapper Yang Shu-ya performs “2045,” about her anger if war broke out between China & Taiwan. Behind her, the words “Protect Taiwan! Reject the United Front” create a direct link between the KMT party & the CCP’s tactics to influence & ultimately invade Taiwan.
July 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Taiwanese rapper Yang Shu-ya performs “2045,” about her anger if war broke out between China & Taiwan. Behind her, the words “Protect Taiwan! Reject the United Front” create a direct link between the KMT party & the CCP’s tactics to influence & ultimately invade Taiwan.
Edric Huang joins worshippers weaving through the city’s streets, hoisting up palanquins with Matsu & her daughter deities & setting off firecrackers. A procession of “Yige” floats parade through the streets to the tune of remixed Taiwanese folk songs & modern pop songs.
June 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Edric Huang joins worshippers weaving through the city’s streets, hoisting up palanquins with Matsu & her daughter deities & setting off firecrackers. A procession of “Yige” floats parade through the streets to the tune of remixed Taiwanese folk songs & modern pop songs.