Nylon Cheng Liberty Foundation and Memorial Museum — Attraction in Songshan District

Came without knowing that we needed a reservation. The staffs were kind enough to let us in anyway after filling out a short Google form, which was fortunate because it turned out to be one of those museum visits that will stay with me for a lifetime.

Since it’s by reservations only, you can expect to tour around the museum pretty much on your own. This helped us gain an in depth understanding of what transpired in 1989 when Nylon Cheng sacrificed himself for the freedom of speech. We had plenty of time and space to learn, ponder and reflect. The documentary the staffs played also made me well up.

Before visiting the museum, I had no idea the location was the exact place where self-immolation happened. It made the experience all the more devastating for a visitor like me who mostly takes this freedom of self expression for granted.

It’s only after this museum visit that I realised the battles for freedom, rights and Taiwan’s independence are still being fought day after day, especially with the prevalence of keyboard warriors and echo chambers.

I strongly recommend this museum to anyone who has reflected upon the rights they enjoy in the present days and to those who haven’t, I believe they will once they take the time to watch the 20 minute heart shattering...

Very fine discovery on the Map of Taipei. Very nicely done memorial dedicated to Nylon Cheng's movement. We were there with the group so additionally we had very interesting discussion on the state of Democratic movement in Asia- but i am sure that individual visitors will be treated in the...

Their documentary video is brilliantly captured how Nylon Cheng (Zheng Nanrong) and his colleagues made a huge contribution to democracy and/or liberation movement and mentality in Taiwan, through their publications, demonstrations as well as their personal lives.

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