Chung Li-he Museum
The Chung Li-ho Museum (traditional Chinese: 鍾理和紀念館; simplified Chinese: 钟理和纪念馆; pinyin: Zhōng Lǐhé Jìniànguǎn) is a museum in Meinong District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The museum is dedicated to Taiwanese novelist Chung Li-ho.
History
The idea to establish the museum started in June 1979 and the construction work of the building was completed in August 1983. It was the first museum writer's museum in Taiwan to be built by a citizens' organization. In 1997, the statue of Chung was erected and trail park was constructed at both sides of the museum by Kaohsiung County Government.
Architecture
The museum is housed in a two-story building covering a total area of 1,655 m. It is located at the foothill of Mount Jianshan. The main theme of its architectural design is Taiwanese homes.
Exhibitions
The museum houses manuscripts and objects of Chung's life. In addition to that, manuscripts of other Taiwanese writers are also collected and exhibited in this museum.
See also
References
- ^ "Chung Li-he Museum". Ministry of Culture. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Chung Li-He Museum". Meinong District Office, Kaohsiung City. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ "The Zhong Li-He Memorial Hall". Kaohsiung Travel. 3 June 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- ^ "Chung Li-he Museum". Hakka Affairs Council. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
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