The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall unveiled its permanent exhibition, “Flowers of Freedom (自由花蕊),” on Nov. 24, showcasing the development of democracy and liberty in Taiwan since 1945. Minister of Culture Li Yuan, Deputy Minister of Culture Sue Wang (王時思), Legislator Ngalim Tiunn (張雅琳), along with social activists and families of political victims, attended the opening ceremony.
Minister Li remarked that in the 45 years since the establishment of the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taiwan has undergone significant transformation, and the memorial hall has held different meanings for different people. He noted that although the hall was originally intended to commemorate an individual, it has become a starting point for democratic movements, including the 2013 anti-nuclear demonstration in which he personally participated.
Minister Li also expressed hope that the new exhibition will surpass the 350,000 visitors recorded by the previous exhibition, “Taiwan’s Long Walk to Freedom of Speech (自由的靈魂vs.獨裁者：臺灣言論自由之路),” and foster a deeper understanding of Taiwan’s history among the general public.
The “Flowers of Freedom” is divided into five sections—“Waves of Change,” “The Era of Imposed Silence,” “The Road to Freedom of Speech in Taiwan,” “Trauma,” and “Brilliant Blossoms.” The exhibition highlights the shared experiences between Taiwan and other democratic countries in their pursuit of freedom.
For more exhibition, visit the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall’s official website.