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Chung Li-ho Museum

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Chung Li-ho Museum
鍾理和紀念館
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EstablishedAugust 1983
LocationMeinong, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Typemuseum
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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

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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

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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

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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

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References

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