Friday, March 13, 2009

Chiang Kai Shek Memorial

Just east of CKS metro is the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Park, also featuring the national theater and concert hall.

Map picture

The theater and hall are of the traditional design…

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With intricate details.

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The memorial hall has some resemblance to an Egyptian pyramid which may not be a coincidence.

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Inside is a huge statue of the man in question and honor guards.

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There’s also some nice views of the park.

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They don’t let just anyone inside though.

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Though once inside, there are multiple museums of old and new.

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Including some of the opulence the KMT was criticized for.P1010479   P1010478

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