Chiang Wei-shui Memorial Park
蔣渭水紀念公園
Typememorial park
LocationDatong, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°3′35.2″N 121°31′0.6″E / 25.059778°N 121.516833°E / 25.059778; 121.516833
Area5,060 m2
Established5 August 2006

The Chiang Wei-shui Memorial Park (traditional Chinese: 蔣渭水紀念公園; simplified Chinese: 蒋渭水纪念公园; pinyin: Jiǎng Wèishuǐ Jìniàn Gōngyuánn) is a memorial park in Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan. The park commemorates Chiang Wei-shui.

History

The park was originally named as Jinxi Park. It was then renamed and rededicated by the Taipei City Government to commemorate Chiang's efforts in promoting democracy and development of Taiwan on 5 August 2006 in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of Chiang's death in a ceremony attended by Vice President Annette Lu, Premier Su Tseng-chang and Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou.[1]

Architecture

The park spans over an area of 5,060 m2. It features a baroque arched facade and a stale near the entrance.[2]

Transportation

The memorial park is accessible within walking distance south west of Minquan West Road Station of Taipei Metro.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Mo, Yan-chih (6 August 2006). "Politicians of all stripes honor Chiang Wei-shui". Taipei Times. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
  2. ↑ "Chiang Wei-shui Memorial Park". Travel Taipei. Retrieved 10 April 2017.
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