Ching-kuo Memorial Hall

The Ching-kuo Memorial Hall (traditional Chinese: 經國先生紀念堂; simplified Chinese: 经国先生纪念堂; pinyin: Jīngguó Xiānshēng Jìniàn Táng) is a memorial hall dedicated to former President of the Republic of China Chiang Ching-kuo located in Nangan Township, Lienchiang County, Taiwan.

Ching-kuo Memorial Hall
經國先生紀念堂
General information
Typememorial hall
LocationNangan, Lienchiang, Taiwan
Coordinates26°09′01.5″N 119°56′03.0″E
CompletedJune 1994
Technical details
Floor count2
Floor area100 hectares

History

After President Chiang Ching-kuo passed away on 13 January 1988, political and military chiefs in Lienchiang discussed the construction of memorial to commemorate the President.[1] The construction of the memorial hall was completed in June 1994.[2][3]

Architecture

Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

The memorial hall is located in a 2-story building on a hill. It has a total area of around 100 hectares.[1] It was constructed with blue tile and white wall style, taking reference from the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei.[2] The front wall is decorated with a sculpture of President Chiang.[3]

Exhibitions

The ground floor displays a bronze seated statue of Chiang Ching-kuo with his last testament, including mails.[1] The upper floor displays photos during his visits to Lienchiang and his hand-written documents.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Ching-Kuo Memorial Hall". Museums. Ministry of Culture. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  2. "Ching-kuo Memorial Hall". Matsu National Scenic Area Administration. 25 February 2020. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  3. "Ching-kuo Memorial Hall". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 17 March 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
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