Green Island White Terror Memorial Park — Attraction in Green Island

I strongly urge visitors to join the guided tour rather than merely stopping by for photos or a brief visit. Without the tour, the buildings and written descriptions alone cannot convey the depth of their significance. The architecture and texts require context to reveal their full meaning, connecting you to Taiwan’s modern history and the hard-won democracy that emerged after martial law. The tour brings to life the sacrifices of those who fought for freedom, which are otherwise easy to overlook. Our group was intimate, with fewer than ten people, but the guide was exceptional—thoroughly versed in historical figures and events, and strikingly impartial. They explained the reasons behind each person’s imprisonment, shared their reflections and actions post-release, and prompted us to debate the government’s actions at the time. The tour flowed seamlessly for nearly two and a half hours. Auschwitz-Birkenau exposes the depths of human cruelty, prompting reflection in Germany. Similarly, the Green Island Human Rights Memorial unveils Taiwan’s own painful past, urging visitors to think deeply. Without the guided tour, the weight of this history might remain elusive, leaving the site as just another landmark. Yet, it’s disheartening that many still quietly tolerate the lingering influence of those responsible. Democracy is not a given, and younger generations, born into its privileges, must grasp this...

By starkly symbolizing how a country can throw off the shackles of despotism —‘Oasis Village’, a former political prison on Green Island/綠島, now lives as a testament to the blood, tears & bravery of 1000s who suffered White Terror & fought for democracy & freedom. There are wonderful and moving, almost living, exhibits and testimonials. Give yourself a good 90 minutes to take it all in and reflect. Kudos to those who have worked to make this museum honor the memories of those who suffered. Free entry and the serene memorial park is nearby...

【2019年10月13日】 公園的石板上寫著被捲入白色恐怖事件的人的名字。是幾年的刑罰，是死刑等每個人都被記錄下來。最近的是1989年，我很驚訝這不是很久以前的事情。事先我看了戒嚴令下的思想通知為背景的虛構電影返校，準備了一定的預備知識去了。但是，在記錄每個人名字的板子面前，而且數量如此之多，有一種說不出來的鬱悶的心情。公園應該是一個明亮開放舒適的地方。早上做體操覺得很舒服的人，帶著小孩子一家人一起享受。我想建議你去那裡一次 On the stone board of the park, the names of the people involved in the White Terror were written as the victims.　 It is written on the plate "how many years they were sentenced" and "whether they were sentenced to death" . I was surprised that the recent record was in 1989 and it wasn't so long ago In order to prepare my mind shock , I intended to watch the fiction movie "Anti-school" with the background of ideological control under martial law in advance, and to have a certain amount of background knowledge . However, standing in front of the stone plate with each person's name on it, the number was so large that I felt a heavy oppressive mood.　The park itself is a bright, open and comfortable place.　People who seemed to feel comfortable doing gymnastics in the morning and families with small children enjoyed it.　I recommend you to go there...