Five For Friday – Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall

Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, Taipei, Taiwan

Since Taiwan and China split in 1949 following the Chinese civil war, there hasn’t been too much that they’ve agreed on. Recently however, there has been a lessening of tensions and a closer relationship forming that has been generally hailed as a success globally. With a fifth round of cross-strait talks focusing on trade and economics set to begin in ten days, the hope is that tensions continue to decrease as the two sides sit down at the negotiating table.

One thing they have generally agreed upon over the years however is the status of Dr Sun Yat Sen. Widely respected in both countries, and seen by both sides as a revered figure, he is often referred to as “father of the nation” in Taiwan and “forerunner of the revolution” in China. This week in 5, we’re going to take a look at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, located in Taiwan’s capital, Taipei.

Before we do that however, a couple of quick announcements. This Sunday, December 13th, I’ll be hosting a fifth Photowalk. The venue this time is Fuyang Ecological Park, which is close to Linguang MRT station. We’ll meet at the MRT station around 2:45pm or at the park entrance at 3pm. There’s a Facebook event for it with more information. Fuyang Eco Park is great for nature photography, with plenty of tree frogs, plants, butterflies, bugs and birds.

For anyone looking for a great 2010 calendar, my Renegade Beauty | Taiwan 2010 is still available for only $24.99. Get in quick. Also, for a chance to win the calendar, and a copy of Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles, take a look at the contest I’m running entitled Turning Tides of Creativity. I’ll be announcing the winner next week, so don’t miss out.

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