A homeless shared his experiences of transforming from a gangster and vagrant to someone confident about life by the help of many kind individuals in society. Night for Homeless and Vulnerably-housed people in Halloween marked the first time in Taiwan’s history that the vagrants were invited to speak directly to the public. Several writers, directors and non-governmental organizations arranged this unprecedented occasion in Freedom Square in Taipei. The homeless, who were despised and lived in the social margin, shared their life experiences and gave some musical performances from 18:00 to 22:


A homeless shared his experiences of transforming from a gangster and vagrant to someone confident about life by the help of many kind individuals in society. Night for Homeless and Vulnerably-housed people in Halloween marked the first time in Taiwan’s history that the vagrants were invited to speak directly to the public. Several writers, directors and non-governmental organizations arranged this unprecedented occasion in Freedom Square in Taipei. The homeless, who were despised and lived in the social margin, shared their life experiences and gave some musical performances from 18:00 to 22:00. Volunteers made cuisines for them. (Photo by Yunjie Liao / Pacific Press)


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