A Look at Taiwan's First Same-Sex Marriage Celebrations

Taiwans first gay couple Shane Lin (L) and Marc Yuan kiss outside the Household Registration Office in Shinyi district in Taipei on May 24, 2019. Taiwan's first official same-sex weddings kicked off in a landmark moment for LGBT rights in Asia today.

Taiwans first gay couple Shane Lin (L) and Marc Yuan arrives at the Household Registration Office in Shinyi district in Taipei on May 24, 2019.

Amber (L) and Yi Lin Pan have their make-up applied as they prepare for a wedding event to raise HIV awareness a day after Taiwan's parliament voted to legalise same-sex marriage, on May 18, 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Lesbian couple Amber (L) and Huan Huan, wait to take part in a wedding event to raise HIV awareness a day after Taiwan's parliament voted to legalise same-sex marriage, on May 18, 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Lesbian couple Amber ((C-L) and Huan Huan (C-R), are accompanied by their parents during a wedding event to raise HIV awareness.

Gay rights activist Chi Chia-wei (C) poses for a photograph with two gay men during a wedding event to raise HIV awareness a day after Taiwan's parliament voted to legalise same-sex marriage, on May 18, 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Gay couple A-Tuo (L) and Hsuan Yo kiss during a wedding event to raise HIV awareness a day after Taiwan's parliament voted to legalise same-sex marriage, on May 18, 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan. Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage after lawmakers voted to allow same-sex couples full legal marriage rights, including areas in taxes, insurance and child custody. Thousands of gay rights supporters gathered outside the parliament building in the nation's capital as the result was announced. The bill went into effect on May 24.