In his self-described last appearance as head of state, Taiwan’s president Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) yesterday took part in the 228 Peace Memorial Day (和平紀念日) ceremony in remembrance for the 228 Incident (二二八事件). After a speech to mark the occasion at 228 Peace Park, Chen and vice-president Annette Lu (呂秀蓮) headed to the Democracy Memorial Hall (台灣民主紀念館) – formerly Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall (中正紀念堂) – to greet the participants in the Walk Against the Wind (逆風前進.最愛台灣) march. David Reid has a full report of the day’s events, which culminated in a march through Taipei’s street’s to Zhongshan Stadium where DPP presidential canditate Frank Hsieh (謝長廷) and running mate Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) spoke to thousands of DPP supporters and curious onlookers.

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