Zhongzheng Park Introduction
Chiayi Park, the best outdoor performance venue in the city center, was originally the site of the public office of the Pingpu Hongya tribe in Zhuoluo Mountain. During the Qing Dynasty, it was established as a foreign teaching venue, and in the Japanese occupation era, it was built into a public hall, which had the largest restaurant in Taiwan at the time, accommodating over a thousand people. After World War II, it was transformed into Zhongshan Hall and developed into a recreation area, complete with a sports field and library. The "Kangle Mugu" was once one of the eight scenic spots in Chiayi. Although the park is not large, its feature lies in the many statues of famous individuals, among which the statue of the former mayor Shih-Hsien, known as the Mother Mazu of Chiayi, is the most famous. Chiayi Park was completed in 1989. It features an outdoor music stage with an open arch shape, measuring 20 meters wide and 16.7 meters deep, accommodating 600 seats. The basement includes dressing rooms for performers and a paid parking lot, relieving the parking stress for visitors, making it the best outdoor performance venue in the city center. The small exhibition hall in the park serves as a venue for cultural and artistic events, frequently hosting various activities filled with vitality and joy. The scenery and facilities are rich in cultural and artistic ambiance, especially at night when it is brightly lit, exuding a European artistic atmosphere.
