Taiwan News
Date: 2015-10-24
By: Jocylin FC, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

Same sex marriage in Taiwan has been discussed since 2001. Although

Taipei mayor voices his support for LGBT. Central News Agency (2015-10-24 18:15:51)

there are no recognition of same sex unions in Taiwan, city of Taipei has allowed city registrations for same sex couples since June 17, 2015. Taipei city held a joint wedding ceremony which allowed same sex couples to participate for the first time on October 24. Mayor Ko Wen-je hosted the event personally.

Taipei city held a join wedding ceremony in the afternoon of October 24 and the administration welcomed same sex couples. The event invited Taipei city mayor Ko Wen-je as the chief witness of the ceremony. The invitation for same sex couples in a joint wedding public event is unprecedented.     [FULL  STORY]