Tiger Spring Introduction
Taiwan Baseball Dream – Chiayi is the birthplace of baseball in Taiwan. The Chiayi City Baseball Stadium was completed in 1918 during the Japanese colonial period, and it was the best baseball stadium at that time. It was later rebuilt and reopened in September 1998, with its stands designed to resemble the Roman Colosseum, allowing spectators to enjoy an excellent view from the surrounding seating. To the left of the stadium's main entrance, there are bronze sculptures of "Qihu Yao Zhuluo" and "Weizhen Jiaziyuan," as well as a fountain, symbolizing the heritage of baseball and the importance of remembering one’s origins. Bronze Sculpture Trivia: The "Qihu Yao Zhuluo" bronze sculpture commemorates the Chiayi City Little League Championship in 1968. It was later sponsored and managed by enthusiastic individuals from Taichung under the name of the Jinlong Little League team, which participated in the 23rd Little League World Series held in Williamsport, USA, in 1969, winning the championship and causing a nationwide celebration. In 1970, the Chiayi City Little League team once again won the national Little League championship, and the Chiayi boys, known as the Qihu Little League team, claimed the Far East Championship and advanced to the world competition, reaching a peak of baseball fever across the island. The "Weizhen Jiaziyuan" bronze sculpture commemorates the "National Chiayi University," which was formerly known as "National Chiayi Institute of Technology" and was called "Chiayi Agricultural and Forestry School" during the Japanese colonial period. In 1931, the Chiayi Agricultural team ventured to Japan and competed at Koshien Stadium in Osaka, winning second place in the 17th National High School Baseball Championship in Japan, which brought them fame and lasting recognition. The "Weizhen Jiaziyuan" bronze sculpture commemorates the Chiayi Agricultural team's remarkable contribution to the history of baseball in Taiwan.
