Definitely one of the most haunting places I have ever been to. This place was a prison that housed
Definitely one of the most haunting places I have ever been to. This place was a prison that housed political dissidents of the White Terror period. It wasn’t closed until 1991. It’s mind-blowing to think about how democracy is relatively new in Taiwan. We shouldn’t ever take democracy for granted! Part of the memorial showcased some letters and stories of families that were affected by Taiwan’s political repression during the White Terror. Interesting related article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/04/world/asia/taiwan-white-terror-executions.htmlJing-Mei Human Rights Memorial and Cultural Park, New Taipei, Taiwan -- source link
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