Delving into Tainan's Historical Memory: CCU Visits Four Major Human Rights Landmarks in West Central District to Experience Field-Based Teaching and Site Interpretation
National Chung Cheng University (CCU) continued to advance transitional justice education. On Friday, September 18, 2026, the Transitional Justice Education Platform under the USR Office at CCU visited Tainan to participate in the "2026 Walk Tainan" event, guided by the Ministry of Education and hosted by National Cheng Kung University. The delegation conducted in-depth visits to four landmark sites: Tang Te-chou Memorial Park, the Tainan 228 Memorial Museum, the Former Tainan Police Station, and the Former Aikoku Joshi Kai-kan, learning how to transform site interpretation into rich educational resources.
The Transitional Justice Education Platform under the USR Office at CCU stated that the guided walk not only deepened the delegation's understanding of Tainan's local human rights history and democratic development, but also highlighted the vital connection between historical sites and contemporary human rights values. The valuable insights gained from field navigation and spatial interpretation will serve as an essential reference for CCU as it integrates Chiayi's local historical context with campus identity to develop appropriate educational initiatives.
The itinerary began at Tang Te-chou Memorial Park, located at a seven-way intersection roundabout. The delegation listened to the story of Attorney Tang Te-chou's life, learning about his efforts to protect young students and citizens, and reflecting on the site's key role in commemorating his spirit of defending citizens and pursuing democracy and justice. The second stop took the team to the nearby Tainan 228 Memorial Museum (formerly the Tainan City Council), where historical photographs and artifact displays provided a systematic overview of the 228 Incident's history in Tainan.
The third stop was the Former Tainan Police Station, now Building 1 of the Tainan Art Museum. Having served as a surveillance and detention center for political prisoners in the past, it stands as a critical site for historical education. The final stop featured the Western-style architecture of the Former Aikoku Joshi Kai-kan. Leased to the United States Information Service (USIS) in the postwar era, the building functioned as a major gateway for southern Taiwan to absorb Western culture, democratic thought, and free information during the Cold War.
Looking forward, the Transitional Justice Education Platform under the USR Office at CCU will continue to consolidate local transitional justice and human rights education resources in Chiayi. By developing localized teaching modules, CCU aims to anchor human rights education in practical experience, guiding young students to deepen their understanding of and engagement with historical context.
