Shen Boyang happily agreed to participate in the citizen dialogue invited by drag queen Sandra and looked forward to discussing a diverse and friendly society.

Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang attended the first launch of "Shun Bao" and accepted joint interviews with the media. (Photo by reporter Tian Yuhua)

October is Gay Pride Month. At the end of the month, the "Let's Go Together, Let's Go Together" gay parade will be held. Drag queen "Sandra" yesterday tagged current Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan and mayoral candidate Shen Boyang on the social platform "Crispy", inviting the two to engage in a civil dialogue to discuss ways to make society more diverse and friendly. In response to this, Shen Boyang said he "happily agreed" in an interview today. As for how to participate in the parade at the end of the month, he said that he had left a message at the bottom of the post, "If I have this opportunity, I would be very happy. Can I ask my office colleagues to contact you?" I don't know what arrangements will be made.

Shen Boyang said that of course he "happily agreed" to Sandra's invitation, and there were also messages mentioning that the team could contact the other party directly to see what arrangements would be made. Although the law has passed the marriage bill, are the gay community's situation in the entire city and other related rights and interests the same as everyone else's? Even if there are provisions in the law, whether there is discrimination in implementation, I believe this is also an issue of concern to the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Shen Boyang pointed out that the LGBT Parade is held every year, and many foreign friends will participate. Taiwan has always been a diverse, free, unrestrained and inclusive society. When showing vitality to the world, it is also important to hold such events in what form. How culture should be displayed is also the responsibility of the city government. It can also be linked to what should be done in future cultural policies and how to build a gay-friendly city? Worth discussing.

Shen Boyang mentioned that he participates in the Gay Pride Parade almost every year. Last year he started participating with his wife and children. This year because of the election, everyone pays special attention to it, but this is not the only year he cares about it, but every year.