Lin An Tai Ancestor Worship
Ancestor Worship
Ancestor worship is an important part of Chinese culture. To help keep this tradition alive, Department of Civil Affairs,Taipei City Government organizes annual ancestor worship activities at the Lin An Tai Residence. Members of the Lin clan are invited to participate in these activities to consolidate this clan and to provide a reference for the public of ancestor worship traditions and practices.
MoreConfucius Ceremony
Confucius’ birthday is on September 28. The government designates this day as the Teachers' Day. Every year, Taipei City observes the classical rites and holds the memorial ceremony at 6:00 a.m.
MoreLesbian & Gay Civil Right Movement
Lesbian & Gay Civil Right Movement
Taipei City Government has listed the "Lesbian & Gay Citizens Movement" as a normal item in the annual plan since 2000. It also offered an opportunity for dialogue between gays and the rest of the citizens in Taipei.
Regulations Governing Participation in Taipei City's Joint Wedding Ceremony
Article 1 The Taipei City Government (henceforth referred to as “the Government”) has accordingly set forth the following regulations in order to improve the morale of society and promote cost-saving weddings by organizing outstanding joint wedding ceremonies.
Article 2 Couples applying to participate in Taipei City's (henceforth referred to as the “City”) Joint Wedding Ceremony（henceforth referred to as the “Wedding Ceremony”) shall be in compliance with the marriage articles of the Civil Law or the relevant regulations and one of each couple shall be the City citizen or work or attend school in City. All participants shall go by the following during the registration period ：
1. enclose the relevant documents apply in person at the City Administration Office.
2. mail the relevant documents to the Department of Civil Affairs, Taipei City Government （henceforth referred to as the “ Department of Civil Affairs”) or register on the website, then mail the relevant documents to Department of Civil Affairs.
