Friday, May 1, 2009

Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial

Taiwan's late President Chiang Kai-Shek with General MacArthur
One of two guards at CKS's memorial - the guards have duty in one hour blocks. The changing of the guard is gracefully executed with a lengthy choreographed moves that include marching with knees high up, gun twirling, stomping and chants.

Above is a view from the CKS Memorial looking out on the National Theater of Taiwan. The Memorial is on the same grounds as the National Theater and the National Concert Gallery and was designed as a "space of tranquility amid the bustle of a modern city." It is a beautiful building and a must-see for anyone visiting Taiwan.

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