Hsing Chi Memorial Hall Introduction
The Douliu Kōkyo Memorial Hall, characterized by red bricks and black tiles, serves as an elegant assembly center to commemorate the visit of Japanese Crown Prince Hirohito to Taiwan, becoming an important gathering space for the citizens of Douliu. Constructed in the traditional Japanese style with red bricks and black tiles, it hosts a local farmers' market every Sunday in the square. The memorial hall is bright and spacious, and the other auxiliary buildings are small and elegant, making it a must-visit spot in Douliu. The establishment of the Douliu Kōkyo Memorial Hall commemorates the visit of Crown Prince Hirohito to Taiwan. The Japanese Emperor’s inspection tour is referred to as “Kōkō,” while the Crown Prince or Empress’s tour is called “Kōki.” Founded in 1926, the Douliu Kōkyo Memorial Hall was initiated by local gentry Wu Keming with contributions from local residents and funding from the government, boasting a history of over 90 years. It serves both as a memorial for Crown Prince Hirohito’s visit to Taiwan and as a public building for community gatherings to meet the local residents' needs for public meeting spaces (assemblies, learning, banquets, performances). After the restoration of Taiwan, the hall has been rented out to various organizations such as the “Groundwater Company,” “Chiayi Supervisory Office Douliu Branch,” and “Military, Public Educators, and Teachers’ Welfare Goods Center.”
