Tainan Yonghua Municipal Center to Raise Rainbow Flag on May 17 International Day Against Homophobia

Central News Agency (Reporter Chang Jung-hsiang, Tainan, May 6) - May 17 is the "International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia." The Tainan City Government announced today that the Yonghua Municipal Center will raise the rainbow flag for the first time on that day, and will connect with various agencies and units to express support for the LGBTQ+ community. The city government issued a press release today stating that on May 17, "International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia," Tainan City's Yonghua Municipal Center will raise the rainbow flag symbolizing gender equality for the first time. The Minzhi Municipal Center and Zengwen Municipal Vision Park will also display rainbow flags, ensuring Tainan is not absent from the path of equality issues and is willing to be a concerted force. In addition, starting from May 11, the city government will promote and respond to the "517 International Day Against Homophobia" through scrolling marquees, social media, and agency websites, integrating various bureaus and departments to display rainbow flags. It will also invite "Fu Fu Zhi Dao," drag queen Deng Bai-bai, and Ryan RayRay to share life experiences and perform. The city government explained that the "International Day Against Homophobia" originated from the World Health Organization's removal of homosexuality from the International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems on May 17, 1990, signifying that homosexuality is no longer considered a disease. Taiwan further passed amendments to the "Enforcement Act of Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 748" on May 24, 2019, allowing same-sex partners to jointly adopt children without blood relation. (Edited by Li Heng-shan) 1150506