Exploring the Queer scene in Taipei
As the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriages, it was only fitting that I was able to spend pride month (June) in Taiwan! I headed over to 西門 (Ximen) where a lot of queer-friendly bars and other establishments can be found. Although Taipei’s pride festival isn’t celebrated until October, there are plenty of opportunities to engage with the LGBT+ community in Taipei through visiting queer-friendly cafés, stores, restaurants, and etc. Overall, my first impressions of Taipei are that it is an extremely welcoming and queer-friendly city!
Rainbow Road in Ximen
Just like most major cities in the U.S. have their own distinct drag cultures, Taipei also has its fair share of Drag Queens! I was very lucky to have the chance to attend my first ever drag performance in Taiwan. Though I don’t have any photos or videos from it to show, I highly recommend checking out the local drag scene!
荔枝莫西多（Lychee Mojito）
芭樂雞尾酒（Guava Cocktail）和芒果莫西多（Mango Mojito）
Happy Pride Month!