Freedom Lane and Cheng Nan-jung Memorial Hall Introduction
In order to highlight Taiwan's democratic values and freedom of speech, on June 19, 2012, the Taipei City Government's city council approved the naming of Alley 3, Lane 106, Section 3, Minquan East Road, where Mr. Cheng Nan-jung self-immolated in his struggle for freedom of speech, as "Freedom Alley." Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin unveiled the sign for "Freedom Alley" on August 21, 2012. Within "Freedom Alley," the Cheng Nan-jung Memorial Hall is located at the original site of the editorial office for the magazine "Liberty Times." The entrance of the memorial hall features a bronze statue and a large photograph of Cheng Nan-jung. The solemn space preserves his personal belongings, manuscripts, memorabilia, photos of related activities, and publications from the Liberty Times editorial office at the time. The memorial hall currently offers scheduled visits, during which attendees can watch a documentary about Cheng Nan-jung and receive guided explanations to better understand the sacrifices and contributions made by this democratic fighter for Taiwan's freedom of speech. Visitors to this site can not only pay their respects to the spirit of their predecessors but also feel the city government's commitment to safeguarding this precious asset of freedom of speech.
