The bronze statue of Chiang Kai-shek in the Legislative Yuan Democracy Park was removed in May this year. Recently, a Christmas tree and water ripple lights were placed on the original site to fill the park with a Christmas atmosphere.

(Photo by reporter Chen Jianzhi)

[Reporter Chen Jianzhi/Taichung Report] The bronze statue of Chiang Kai-shek in the Democracy Circle of the Legislative Yuan Democracy Park was moved to Cihu, Taoyuan for storage in May. Christmas is approaching, and the circle is decorated with Christmas trees and water ripple lights. The beautiful lights illuminate the circle at night With Coconut Grove Avenue, nearby residents and tourists staying in Yilu Hotel all praised how beautiful it is. Yilu Hotel also launched the "Yilu Long stay" and gift-giving activities with full purchases. Visitors are welcome to come to Wufeng for a walk.

The central and southern service center of the Legislative Yuan. The bronze statue of Chiang Kai-shek was approved by the Cultural Assets Office of Taichung City in May this year and moved to Cihu, Taoyuan for storage. The base of the bronze statue was also removed, leaving only the two-story marble platform.

Recently, in cooperation with the Wufeng District Farmers Association, a Christmas tree was set up on the platform, and LED lights were used together with water ripple lights and tassel lights to illuminate the Democracy Circle and Coconut Grove Avenue together with the night lights of the original meeting building and fountain.

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Wang Junjie, director of the South Central Service Center of the Legislative Yuan, said that during the period of the Taiwan Provincial Assembly, the Democracy Circle was located at the junction of the meeting building and Yelin Avenue. In the past, it was a place where many people gathered and expressed their feelings. Returning to the Democracy Circle, in cooperation with the Wufeng District Farmers Association that operates the Yilu Hall in the park, this year it is the first time to try to arrange lights, and the display will last until January 14 next year. Visitors are welcome to come to the park.

The Wufeng District Farmers Association said that it hopes to immerse the visiting tourists in the happiness of Christmas through the colorful lights. The Yilu Hall also launched the "Yilu Long Stay" activity. Visitors only need to stay for more than 2 consecutive nights , you can enjoy a 10% discount on the second day of the extended stay, and a 20% discount on the accommodation fee from the third day onwards.

In addition, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Wufeng District Farmers' Association, as long as you eat at the catering department of the Yilu Quanguan, buy products from the farmers' association, and visit accommodation, there will be activities to give away fragrant rice rolls and fragrant rice when the quota is full.

The Wufeng District Farmers Association pointed out that the "Yilu Hall" used to be the "Member's Hall" for the accommodation of Taiwan Provincial Councilors. It was listed as a designated historic site in Taichung City, witnessing the history of the development of democratic politics in modern Taiwan. It is now rebuilt by the Wufeng District Farmers Association. After the renovation, it will operate, providing Chinese restaurants and coffee shops, as well as visiting accommodation services. Welcome to visit the accommodation.

The bronze statue of Chiang Kai-shek in the Legislative Yuan Democracy Park was removed in May this year. Recently, a Christmas tree and water ripple lights were placed on the original site to fill the park with a Christmas atmosphere.

(Photo by reporter Chen Jianzhi)