Chiang Wei-shui Memorial Park

Coordinates: 25°3′35.2″N 121°31′0.6″E / 25.059778°N 121.516833°E / 25.059778; 121.516833

Chiang Wei-shui Memorial Park
蔣渭水紀念公園
General information
Type Memorial park
Location Datong, Taipei, Taiwan
Opening 5 August 2006
Technical details
Floor area 5,060 m2

The Chiang Wei-shui Memorial Park (Chinese: 蔣渭水紀念公園; 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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