by Avie Shuai As a traditional eastern society, we emphasize solidarity, group spirit and family. The Civil Code in Taiwan claims that marriages are valid only when they are composed of two people of different gender. The Taiwanese community is ignorant and sometimes vicious toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people (LGBT). This is why the Taiwan LGBT Pride Community was set up. The Community provides a shelter from criticism and conducts activities to protest for LGBT rights. One of these activities, the Taiwan LGBT Parade, began in 2003 and has been held yearly. It aims to encourage the public to acknowledge LGBT rights and beliefs and to clarify misunderstandings and embrace the LGBT community.
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by Grace Do you sometimes feel abashed to act who you are in daily life, but much easier to express yourself behind a computer screen? In real life, we say what we should say, and do what we are supposed to do. True thoughts are stuck in our throats because we do not want to risk being wrong. Many emotions are repressed in our hearts because they are not appropriate to be shown. Unhatched dreams are left dying because we are afraid that they are too awkward to be seen. Is it true that only when entrenched in disguise can we set ourselves free from our timid selves, or be more honest to the voices inside us?
by Marc Sim Fluently spoken by most Singaporeans, Singlish has long been the subject of harsh criticism. A pale shadow of Standard English, it used to be strongly discouraged due to an association with the “blue-collar” class or the uneducated. The government has made attempts to encourage its citizens to speak “Good English”. For children, speaking Singlish in school is not officially approved as they are expected to maintain a high standard of English. However, in recent years, Singlish has started to gain prominence.
by Mandy 2013/1/31 Thursday Bokeo Nature Reserve, Laos Dear Diary,
I am exhausted to death, so are my two friends, A.D. and Ruby. Today is the first day of our Tree House Experience in Laos, a backpackers’ recommended hotspot. We arrived at the border customs drenched in torrential rain. Pulling our heavy luggage, we reached the office where we completed the necessary documentation and were briefed about the upcoming three-day trip. Our mood was as heavy as the pouring rain outside. After signing an indemnity agreement, we knew our adventure was about to begin. We would soon explore rainforest hiking and experience zip-lining at the Bokeo Nature Reserve, located in northwest Laos. by Sin Ying Currently in Taiwan, discrimination against people with disabilities (PWDs) is frowned upon and considered as socially unacceptable. However, it seems that many have failed to recognize that the seeds of prejudice may have been planted when they were young and have unknowingly flourished over the years
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