TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — An estimated 100,000 people turned up outside the Legislative Yuan on Friday (May 24) to protest new amendments that would increase legislative powers.

Despite the humidity and light rain, organizers said over 20,000 people appeared in the late afternoon. By around 9 p.m., that number had swelled to 100,000, per CNA.

Initially held at Qingdao East Road and Jinan Road, the protest spilled over to Zhongshan South Road, per FTV News.

“No discussion, no democracy!” the crowds cried. Some held signs saying, “I despise the Legislative Yuan.”

Similar protests occurred in cities across the country including Kaohsiung, Tainan, and Taitung.