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With seven photographers and 20 participants from six cities in Asia participating in the Rainbow Campaign, ELEMENT Magazine hopes to share the universal values with the world that despite the differences in sexual orientation, LGBTs are fundamentally the same as everyone else trying to make the best out of what we have and longing for love. They want to make an impact within LGBT culture and gain further acceptance in society. 

As part of Taiwan's Pride Parade, renowned Taiwanese singer A-Mei took part in an exclusive photo shoot and will be featured on the cover of ELEMENT Magazine's 10th edition. 

Campaign organizer Hiro Mizuhara commented, “Homosexuality traces back many centuries ago regardless of color or race. True democracy in any country lies in protecting the interest of minorities.” 

Renowned Taiwanese singer who is also an advocate for gay rights A-Mei shared her purpose in fronting this campaign, “As it is to me, love needs to be respected regardless of who you are, who I am. I hope by taking part in this campaign, more people will be aware, understand and recognize the LGBT 

community.” Ian Koh, photographer for the Taiwan leg of this campaign says “Through this campaign, teenagers and young adults who has been suppressed can see that there are many (gay people) out there living their lives normally and holding their heads up high.”

Well-known Taiwanese celebrity photographer Su Yi Liang took the opportunity as a contribution to the LGBT community “I very happy that I can do something for our LGBT friends, so I took the job as I wanted to show support in the best way I know how.”

Check out the video below to watch some of the hunks in action and keep an eye out for ELEMENT's next issue with all the exclusive photo shoots and interviews.