Chung Li-ho Museum
Museum in Meinong, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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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.
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| Established | August 1983 |
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| Location | Meinong, Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 22°56′01″N 120°35′11″E |
| Type | museum |
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.
