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 administrative meeting approved the naming of the alley located at Lane 3, Alley 106, Section 3, Civic Blvd, Taipei City—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. The Cheng Nan-jung Memorial Hall within "Freedom Alley" is situated at the original site of the "Liberty Times" magazine office. At the entrance of the memorial hall, there is a bronze statue of Cheng Nan-jung and a large photo. In this solemn space, personal belongings, manuscripts, commemorative artifacts, related event photos, and publications from the time of the Liberty Times magazine are preserved. Currently, visitors can make reservations to tour the memorial hall, where through viewing a documentary on Cheng Nan-jung and guided tours, they can gain a deeper understanding of the sacrifices and contributions this democratic fighter made for Taiwan's freedom of speech. Visitors to this site not only pay respect to the spirit of their predecessors but also feel the Taipei City Government's dedication to safeguarding this precious asset of freedom of speech.
