The Yeh-Shyr-Tau Literary Memorial Museum (traditional Chinese: 葉石濤文學紀念館; simplified Chinese: 叶石涛文学纪念馆; pinyin: Yè Shítāo Wénxué Jìniànguǎn) is a memorial hall dedicated to Yeh Shih-tao in West Central District, Tainan, Taiwan.
| Yeh-Shyr-Tau Literary Memorial Museum | |
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葉石濤文學紀念館 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | memorial hall |
| Location | West Central, Tainan, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 22°59′27.4″N 120°12′13.3″E / 22.990944°N 120.203694°E |
| Opened | 11 August 2012 |
History
editThe building where the memorial hall is housed today used to be the Tainan Forestry Affairs Office. In 2002, the building was designed as a historical building by Tainan City Government. The building was then converted into Yeh Shih-tao Literature Memorial Hall which was opened on 11 August 2012 by the Bureau of Cultural Affairs of the city government to commemorate and pay tribute to Yeh Shih-tao, a Tainan-born Taiwanese literature legend and writer. The opening ceremony was attended by Tainan Mayor William Lai.[1]
Architecture
editThe building has two floors. The first floor consists of the main exhibition floor, displaying Yeh's commemorative souvenirs. The second floor consists of the restoration of his room and a little theater showing the introduction of him and his accomplishments.[1]
Transportation
editThe building is accessible within walking distance south west of Tainan Station of Taiwan Railways.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Yeh Shih-tao Literary Memorial Museum". Ministry of Culture. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
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