Chung Li-ho Museum

Chung Li-ho Museum
鍾理和紀念館
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EstablishedAugust 1983
LocationMeinong, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates22°56′01″N 120°35′11″E / 22.93361°N 120.58639°E / 22.93361; 120.58639
Typemuseum
Chung Li-ho

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.[1] It was the first museum writer's museum in Taiwan to be built by a citizens' organization.[2][3] In 1997, the statue of Chung was erected and trail park was constructed at both sides of the museum by Kaohsiung County Government.[4]

Architecture

The museum is housed in a two-story building covering a total area of 1,655 m2. It is located at the foothill of Mount Jianshan. The main theme of its architectural design is Taiwanese homes.[4]

Exhibitions

The museum houses manuscripts and objects of Chung's life.[2] In addition to that, manuscripts of other Taiwanese writers are also collected and exhibited in this museum.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Chung Li-he Museum". Ministry of Culture. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Chung Li-He Museum". Meinong District Office, Kaohsiung City. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  3. ^ "The Zhong Li-He Memorial Hall". Kaohsiung Travel. 3 June 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Chung Li-he Museum". Hakka Affairs Council. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
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