Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall 中正紀念堂 in the heart of Taipei

CKS Memorial Hall was erected in honor and memory of the former President of the Republic of China, and was opened in 1980 as part of a national park and gathering area.

The material is white marble. The roofs are decorated with deep-blue glass as part of the reflection of blue sky and bright sun. It adds a touch of grandeur.

The octagon-shaped white building rises 76 meters.The eight sides represent the Chinese cultural symbolism, fidelity, altruism, piety, trust, love, bravery, harmony and peace.

In the main hall,like the national Dr Sun Yat-Sen memorial hall, was erected a bronze statue protected by military personnel which change hourly. ​

Chiang ruled Taiwan securely as President of the Republic of China and General of the Kuomintang until his death in 1975.

After he passed away, people in Taiwan and certain of the overseas Chinese proposed to establish a memorial hall to express their respect for the leader.

The garden is planted with red flowers. As a whole, the colors of blue, white and red express the National Flag and the spirit of freedom, equality and brotherhood.

When I visited the memorial it was to rainy for seeing the Chinese garden called Liberty Square (自由廣場).

National Theater and National Concert Hall are added to the memorial in 1987. World famous musicians, such as the great cello performer Yo Yo Ma and the great violinist Shao Lian Lin and renowned playgroups have conducted performance here.

Some young taiwanese dancers practiced here despite the gloomy weather...

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