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17/09/2007: "TAI-WAN FOR UN ........ huge rally at southern city"
It was the largest crowd I've ever been near. Maybe 500,000 people from all over Taiwan.
An almost carnival atmosphere as locals demonstrated their desire for their island to be admitted to the United Nations - something Australian's take for granted.
Live music in a huge open-air event followed.
Our bus was in for another four-hour ride back to Taipei so many passed up this event, although there was an option available to stay overnight if requested.
It was an amazing day. Other rally's in New York, Los Angeles and another Taiwan city.
The latitude of KaohSiung City is slightly north of Rockhampton's in central Queensland. A hot day standing in the midday sun, to say the least.
