What to know
- This October, Nike is again joining one of the largest gender-inclusive celebrations in Asia, the 2023 Taiwan Pride Parade.
- Nike Taiwan will host a “Be True” exhibit of photographs and illustrations inspired by the LGBTQIA+ community and its impactful legacy in sport and beyond.
- Launched in 2012, Be True is a company-wide effort to create more inclusive spaces in sport and part of Nike’s commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community. From athletes to artists, Be True pays tribute to those who defy boundaries and redefine possibility by staying true to themselves.
- In a panel discussion, Nike Taiwan will invite basketball legend Rosa Chien and other panelists from creative fields to reimagine and redefine what a more inclusive future could look like.
In a nod to the infinite possibilities for LGBTQIA+ communities across the globe, this October Nike is hosting an artist exhibition and panel discussion with local icons during one of the largest gender-inclusive celebrations in Asia, the 2023 Taiwan Pride Parade.
This is the second year Nike Taiwan has joined the massive local LGBTQIA+ celebration. By creating more inclusive spaces in sport, Nike Taiwan seeks to champion athletes, nurture the local community, and pay tribute to those who defy boundaries and redefine possibility by staying true to themselves.
Rooted in Nike’s company-wide “Be True” commitment to greater inclusivity, the Nike Taiwan exhibition combines the power of sport, art and dialogue to celebrate the local LGBTQIA+ community and invite athletes to reimagine a more inclusive future.
Nike Taiwan joined forces with photographer Allison Lin to capture Be True advocates, including local athletes and the first same-sex married couple in Taiwan. Allison’s black and white photographs reveal both professional and personal aspects of the athletes’ experiences, a fuller — and true — vision of sport and life, on and off the field.
Drawing inspiration from the growth of a more inclusive and expressive society, artist Zhu Chen Wei created a series of illustrations with an array of rich and vibrant colors. The pieces aim to paint sport as a powerful catalyst in creating a more diverse, better world.
Nike Taiwan will also host a panel discussion with national basketball coach and former player Rosa Chien. Additional panelists will come from art, sport and other creative arenas to share their insights on the challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ athletes and the role sports play in driving societal change.
Nike Taiwan’s commitment to inclusivity echoes Nike’s global mission to inspire and innovate for all athletes. By fostering meaningful experiences and conversations, Nike strives to drive positive change in the sports community and beyond, celebrating athletes from all walks of life and empowering future generations.
Nike Taiwan Deepens Its Commitment to Inclusivity
