Liberty Lane and Cheng Nan-jung Memorial Hall Introduction
To highlight Taiwan's democratic values and freedom of speech, on June 19, 2012, the Taipei City Government approved the naming of the alley located at Alley 3, Lane 106, Section 3, Minquan East Road, Taipei City—where Mr. Cheng Nan-jung self-immolated in his fight for freedom of speech—as "Freedom Alley." Taipei City Mayor Hau Lung-bin unveiled the "Freedom Alley" sign on August 21, 2012. The Cheng Nan-jung Memorial Hall, located within "Freedom Alley," is situated at the original site of the office of the "Liberation Era" magazine. At the entrance of the memorial hall, there is a bronze statue of Cheng Nan-jung and a large photograph. In this solemn space, there are preserved personal belongings and manuscripts of Cheng Nan-jung, as well as commemorative artifacts, photographs of related activities, and publications from the Liberation Era magazine office. Currently, the memorial hall can be visited by appointment, and through viewing the documentary on Cheng Nan-jung and guided tours, visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices and contributions this democratic fighter made for freedom of speech in Taiwan. People or tourists visiting this place can not only pay respect to the spirit of their predecessors but also feel the city government's commitment to safeguarding this precious asset of freedom of speech.
