Sunday was the last day that the R.O.C. Honor Guard performed inside the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. Many people seized the last chance to witness the changing of the guard, which has been a staple of the iconic memorial since 1980. To remove symbols of authoritarianism and personal veneration, the Ministry of Culture reached a consensus with the defense ministry on ways to carry out transitional justice. Here’s the reaction of some members of the public.
American tourist
As an American, I don’t necessarily have an opinion. I’m not really educated in the matter. But I think that history is important for everybody to realize.
Taiwanese tourist
There should be a more appropriate explanation, telling people why there are guards and why there is such a big statue of Chiang Kai-shek here.
Huang Hsiu-min
Taiwan Youth Association for Transitional Justice
What we need to review is this Zhongzheng temple, the entire hall, the bronze statue, the design of the stairs, the route that visitors take, the exhibits inside, and its overall naming and designation. All are worthy of discussion, not to mention all the Zhongzheng roads and all the symbols of authoritarianism.
Starting Monday, the R.O.C. Honor Guard, which comprises troops from the Army, Navy and Air Force, will be strutting their stuff on Democracy Boulevard in front of the memorial hall every hour from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather pending.
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