Ziyou Alley 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's municipal meeting approved the designation of an alley located at Alley 3, Lane 106, Section 3, Minquan East Road in Taipei City — the site where Mr. Cheng Nan-jung self-immolated in his struggle for freedom of speech — as "Freedom Alley." Taipei City Mayor Hau Lung-bin unveiled the "Freedom Alley" sign on August 21, 2012. Within "Freedom Alley" is the Cheng Nan-jung Memorial Hall, which is the original site of the office for the magazine "Freedom Era." The entrance of the memorial hall features a bronze statue and a large photo of Cheng Nan-jung, and within this solemn space, personal belongings, manuscripts, related activity photographs, and publications from the Freedom Era magazine office are preserved as commemorative artifacts. Currently, the memorial hall can be visited by appointment, and through watching a documentary on Cheng Nan-jung and guided tours, visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices and contributions made by this democratic fighter for Taiwan's freedom of speech. When people or tourists come here, they not only pay respect to the spirit of the past but also feel the city government's commitment to safeguarding the precious asset of freedom of speech.
