Li Wanjyu Memorial House (Li Wanjyu Enlightenment Museum) Introduction
Mr. Li Wanjv, also known as Mengnan, was from Wubei Village, Kouhu Township, Yunlin County. He was born on July 22, 1901. Growing up in a poor family with the early loss of his father, he laid the foundation of his classical Chinese studies through self-education and hard work. In 1924, with the support of relatives and villagers, he went to Shanghai for further studies, and in 1926, he went to France to continue his education, eventually obtaining a degree from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Paris in 1932. Mr. Li was a pioneer and enlightener of Taiwan's democratic movement, advocating for the opening of party and press restrictions, promoting judicial reform, and dedicating his efforts to the reform of democratic politics. Throughout his life, he pursued Taiwan's democratic freedom and actively engaged in local politics. His spirit in striving for press freedom and political human rights is truly admirable. In 1950, to further implement party politics and promote Taiwan's democratic freedom, he, along with Lei Zhen and others, attempted to organize the China Democracy Party, although it ultimately failed under the oppressive rule of the authorities. Nevertheless, his exemplary conduct is worthy of admiration by future generations. He passed away in 1966 due to complications from diabetes at the age of 66. Currently, the former residence of Mr. Li Wanjv, located next to the Chaotian Temple in Wubei Village, Kouhu Township, Yunlin County, has been restored and converted into the Li Wanjv Enlightenment Museum through the efforts of local citizens, becoming one of the important cultural landmarks in Kouhu Township.
