The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (traditional Chinese: 國立中正紀念堂) is a monument erected in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China in Taipei, Taiwan. Chiang Kai-shek ( POJ: Chiúⁿ Kài-se̍k Jyutping: zoeng2gaai3sek6 GCB ( October 31, 1887 &ndash The President of the Republic of China ( is the Head of state of the Republic of China (ROC (commonly known as Taiwan since the 1970s Taipei ( Taiwanese Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tâi-pak-chhī Jhuyin Fuhao: ㄊㄞˊ ㄅㄟˇ ㄕˋ Hakka: Thòi-pet-sṳ has been the capital of Taiwan ( Taiwanese: Tâi-oân/Tāi-oân (historically 大灣/台員/大員/台圓/大圓/台窩灣 is an Island in East Asia. A new name for the structure, National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall (traditional Chinese: 國立台灣民主紀念館),[1] was unilaterally announced by President Chen Shui-bian on 19 May 2007. Chen Shui-bian ( born October 12, 1950) is a Taiwanese politician and former President of the Republic of China. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. In subsequent legal wrangling, [2] the legislature repealed the organic regulations supporting the new name in a partisan vote. The Legislative Yuan ( is the Legislative body of the Republic of China (ROC which administers Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and In effect this annulled the change, though opposition legislators generally declined to declare the old name restored. [3] In Taiwan "Memorial Hall" usually suffices as the practical shorthand designation in English.
The monument, surrounded by a park, stands at the east end of Liberty Square. The structure is framed on the north and south by the National Theater and National Concert Hall. The entire plaza is located within sight of the Presidential Office Building. The Presidential Office Building ( houses the Office of the President of the Republic of China.
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Development
After President Chiang Kai-shek died on 5 April 1975, the Executive Yuan of Taiwan's government established a Funeral Committee to build a memorial. President is a Title leaders of Organizations companies, Trade unions universities, and countries. Chiang Kai-shek ( POJ: Chiúⁿ Kài-se̍k Jyutping: zoeng2gaai3sek6 GCB ( October 31, 1887 &ndash Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Executive Yuan ( literally "Executive court" is the Executive branch of the Government of the Republic of China. The design, by architect Yang Cho-cheng, was chosen in a competition. Yang Cho-Cheng (楊卓成 1914 – November 26 2006 was an internationally renowned Chinese architect based in Taiwan. Yang's design incorporated many elements of traditional Chinese architecture recalling the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, China. The term architecture (from Greek αρχιτεκτονικήarchitektoniki) can be used to mean a process a profession or documentation The Mausoleum of Dr Sun Yat-sen (中山陵 is situated at the foot of the second peak of Mount Zijin ( Purple Mountain) in Nanjing ( Chinese: 南京 Romanizations Nánjīng ( Pinyin) Nan-ching ( Wade-Giles China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National (The Kuomintang revered Dr. Sun as founder of the party and government Chiang had led. Sun Yat-sen ( November 12, 1866 &ndash March 12, 1925) was a Chinese Revolutionary and political leader often REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES ) Groundbreaking for the memorial took place on 31 October 1976, the 90th anniversary of Chiang's birth. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The hall officially opened on 5 May 1980, the fifth anniversary of the leader's death. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar)
Memorial park
Yang's design placed the main building at the east end of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Park (traditional Chinese: 中正公園), covering over 240,000 square metres in Zhongzheng District. Zhongzheng District ( is the home of most of the national government buildings of the Republic of China. A main gate, the Gate of Great Centrality and Perfect Uprightness (traditional Chinese: 大中至正) was placed at the west end on Chung Shan South Road, with a Gate of Great Loyalty (traditional Chinese: 大忠門; simplified Chinese: 大忠门) standing at the north side on Hsin Yi (Xinyi) Road and a Gate of Great Piety (traditional Chinese: 大孝門) standing at the south side on Ai Kuo (Aiguo) East Road. A Boulevard of Homage, bordered by manicured bushes, connected the main hall with the square. As part of the central government's moves to rename the hall and complex, it has announced that the park would be renamed "Taiwan Democracy Park" (traditional Chinese: 臺灣民主公園). The inscription on the main gate has been changed to Liberty Square (traditional Chinese: 自由廣場). For details of the renaming moves and surrounding controversy, see "Renaming process" below.
Memorial Square is flanked by the National Concert Hall on the north and the National Theater on the south. These cultural centers provide a backdrop to events on the square even as they host over 800 events annually.
The square has been the site of a number of mass gatherings in Taiwan. The Wild Lily student demonstration of 1990 took place at the square. Taiwan 's Wild Lily student movement ( or March student movement was a six-day student demonstration in 1990 for democratic reform. The square is the site of red-carpet ceremonies when Taiwan's leaders greet foreign dignitaries. The President of the Republic of China ( is the Head of state of the Republic of China (ROC (commonly known as Taiwan since the 1970s Crowds gather at the square throughout the year for festivals and outdoor concerts. Every year the Taipei Lantern Festival takes place on the square. The Lantern Festival a Chinese festival celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month in the Lunar year in the Chinese calendar. Huge lantern floats are arrayed around a central lantern featuring the Chinese Zodiac animal for that year. The Chinese Zodiac is a 12 year cycle Each year of the 12 year cycle is named after one of the original 12 animals On normal days it is common to see students, athletes and soldiers working on drills and dance routines.
The ponds and parks surrounding the memorial and cultural centers feature well-maintained lawns, trees, and pathways. The ponds are filled with the colourful koi traditionally found in gardens in East Asia. (kɔɪ or more specifically (niɕikigoi literally " brocaded carp" are ornamental domesticated varieties of the Common carp Cyprinus carpio. One often sees people in the parks playing Go or practicing taekwondo, Tai chi chuan and other martial arts. Taekwondo (Korean태권도thɛʔkwʌndo Englishˈteɪˈkwɒnˈdoʊ is a Korean Martial art and the National sport of South Korea Tai chi chuan (is an internal Chinese martial art often practiced for Health reasons Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for Combat.
Memorial hall
The main building is white with four sides. The octagonal roof rises 70 meters above the ground and is covered with blue glazed glass tiles. The blue and white colors of the building and the red colour of the flowerbeds echo the colours in the flag of the Republic of China. The National Flag of the Republic of China ( is a well-known symbol of the Republic of China (ROC The octagonal shape picks up the symbolism of the number 8, a number traditionally associated in Asia with abundance and good fortune.
Two sets of white stairs, each with 89 steps to represent Chiang's age at the time of his death, lead to the main entrance. The main entrance features a pair of double doors, each standing 16 meters high and weighing 75 tons, that open into the main hall. A large bronze statue of Chiang Kai-shek dominates the main hall. A Chiang Kai-shek statue (蔣公銅像 are Statues of the late Republic of China (ROC President Chiang Kai-shek. Chiang Kai-shek ( POJ: Chiúⁿ Kài-se̍k Jyutping: zoeng2gaai3sek6 GCB ( October 31, 1887 &ndash The figure is shown smiling, seated and wearing traditional Chinese dress. Inscribed on the wall above and behind the seated figure are the Chinese characters for Ethics, Democracy, and Science. Inscriptions on the side walls read The purpose of life is to improve the general life of humanity and The meaning of life is to create and sustain subsequent lives in the universe. Epigraphy (ἐπιγραφολογία from Greek ἐπιγραφή — "inscription" is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs engraved An elaborate caisson is set into the ceiling, decorated with the emblem of the Republic of China. The Caisson ( also referred to as a caisson ceiling, or spider web ceiling The caisson is generally a sunken panel set into the otherwise largely flat A ceiling is an overhead interior surface that bounds the upper limit of a room. An emblem is a pictorial Image, abstract or representational that epitomizes a Concept — e REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES Representatives of Taiwan's armed forces guarded the main hall during its open hours. (The branch of service represented changes periodically according to a rotating schedule. ) Guards were changed in an elaborate ritual that attracts visitors.
The ground level of the memorial houses a library and museum documenting Chiang Kai-shek's life and career and exhibits related to Taiwan's history and development.
Renaming of the Memorial Hall
The renaming of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall to the National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall (traditional Chinese: 國立台灣民主紀念館),[4] was unilaterally announced by President Chen Shui-bian on 19 May 2007, that subsequently resulted in controversial physical changes made to the monument. The renaming of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei to National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall () was unilaterally announced by then-President The renaming of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei to National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall () was unilaterally announced by then-President Chen Shui-bian ( born October 12, 1950) is a Taiwanese politician and former President of the Republic of China. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
In subsequent legal wrangling, [5] the legislature repealed the organic regulations supporting the new name in a partisan vote. The Legislative Yuan ( is the Legislative body of the Republic of China (ROC which administers Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and In effect this annulled the change, though opposition legislators generally declined to declare the old name restored. [3] With Ma Ying-jeou's election as the 12th term President of the Republic of China, the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is expected to be restored to its original name, inscription, and original purpose as a hall to commemorate the late President of the Republic of China. NOTICE*************** [6]
See also
- National Theater and Concert Hall (Taiwan)
- Presidential Palace
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
- Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
Notes
- ^ 民主紀念館揭牌 總統：大中至正改自由廣場, Central News Agency, 2007/05/19
- ^ Name fight set for CKS Memorial Hall, Taipei Times
- ^ a b “台灣民主紀念館”廢了 中正紀念堂復名 ("Taiwan Democracy Hall" abolished; Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall restored"), Singtao Net
- ^ 民主紀念館揭牌 總統：大中至正改自由廣場, Central News Agency, 2007/05/19
- ^ Name fight set for CKS Memorial Hall, Taipei Times
- ^ Isolated clashes as hour nears for plaque removal Taipei Times 2007-12-06
References
External links
- Official Site: National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall
- Australian information page: Chiang Kai-shek Memorial
- Official Site: National Theater and Concert Hall
- Taiwanese trucker runs over reporters during demonstration. December 6, 2007, East South West North Blog
- Photos taken near National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall
- Four characters removed from Democracy Hall David on Formosa
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