Here’s todays image in the theme competition. To people in Taiwan, this man needs no introduction. Loved by some, hated by others. Fierce supporter of Taiwan or just another corrupt politician. Political prisoner or criminal. Whatever ones feelings about him, he is guaranteed a prominent place in Taiwan’s history.

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.

 © Craig Ferguson Images. Photos by Craig Ferguson and Selina Tseng.

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.

 © Craig Ferguson Images. Photos by Craig Ferguson and Selina Tseng.