Rallies held nationwide in opposition to same-sex marriage

Focus Taiwan
Date: 2016/12/03
By: Chen Chih-chung and Lilian Wu

Taipei, Dec. 3 (CNA) Civic groups took to the streets of northern, central and southern Taiwan on Saturday in support of traditional marriage and family values, and united in vocal opposition to same-sex marriage.

The Happiness of The Next Generation Alliance (下一代幸福聯盟) and other civic groups participated in the afternoon’s activities, which were attended by an estimated 200,000 people nationwide, including 100,000 in Taipei, more than 50,000 in Kaohsiung and over 40,000 in Taichung, according to the organizers.

In Taipei, tens of thousands filled Ketagalan Boulevard in front of the Presidential Office in the afternoon.

Participants dressed in white tops and carried placards that read “the public has the right to define what constitutes marriage and family.” Protesters said that if the government wanted to legally redefine marriage, it should do so by holding a referendum on the issue.    [FULL  STORY]