Taipei Pride 2012

Gay Star News has the story:

The 10th annual Taiwan LGBT Pride Parade took place today in Taipei, the country’s capital, with a record number of over 65,000 participants. Taiwan’s gay pride started off ten years ago with a mere 500 participants, growing into one of Asia’s largest LGBT pride parades. The parade proceeded through downtown Taipei, with a festive carnival atmosphere, replete with rainbow flags and flamboyant costumes. The procession set off at 2pm from the presidential office on Ketagalan Boulevard, through the heart of the capital, in two routes, north and south, both returning later to the starting point, at presidential office, where a rally and shows took place.