On April 7, 1995, the Presidential Decree promulgated the " The February 28 Incident Disposition and Compensation Act." The purpose of these regulations is to address the compensation issues related to the 228 Incident, to enable the public to understand the truth of the event, to heal historical wounds, and to promote ethnic harmony. On October 12 of the same year, the Executive Yuan established the " Memorial Foundation of 228 ," which was converted into a permanent institution on June 20, 2006.
In July 2006, the Executive Yuan instructed the establishment of the " National 228 Memorial Museum," which was officially inaugurated on February 28 of the following year, and entrusted the February 28 Foundation with its management. The establishment of National 228 Memorial Museum marks a new milestone in the redress movement of the 228 Incident, achieved through numerous challenges. The redress process of the 228 Incident not only traversed difficult paths but also served as an important enlightenment and practical experience for the Taiwanese people in gradually breaking free from colonial rule, resisting oppressive authoritarianism, and pursuing democracy and human rights.
It is hoped that National 228 Memorial Museum, as a platform for human rights exchange, will actively promote universal values such as freedom, democracy, human rights, and peace through various activities, including exhibitions, seminars, concerts, film festivals, symposiums, publications, and international human rights exchanges.
The "228 Incident" is a major tragedy in Taiwanese history, caused by colonial isolation policies, differences with mainland China, and government corruption. The suffering of victims' families should not be ignored. Lessons must be learned, and victims should be comforted. Society should heal and work towards a better future.
In addition to the permanent exhibition on the second floor's north wing, the memorial hall periodically hosts various special exhibitions, including literature, series, 228 arts, and audio-visual exhibitions in the south wing and on the third floor.
You can also browse the exciting exhibitions you missed through the digital museum!
National 228 Memorial Museum continues to organize film festivals, seminars, guided tours, and symposiums.
We also have calls for papers, internship recruitment plans, 228 walking tours, lectures, and more exciting activities!
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In addition to publishing physical books, the foundation has partnered with 10 e-book platforms since February 24, 2024, to promote digital publications. This initiative seeks to enhance the visibility of the February 28 Incident, facilitate reader access, and expand distribution to international platforms through in-depth research on the incident and the promotion of human rights education.
To date, 19 e-books have been published.
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Foundation Business
Memorial and consolation activities
Central memorial ceremony, religious memorial activities, visiting activities, comfort and social activities.....
Scholarship
In order to encourage the direct blood relatives of the victims of the February 28 Incident to study hard, the "February 28 Poor Scholarship Application Procedure" was implemented......
Compensation Application
Legal basis, statistics of compensation application cases, application instructions and application form downloads......
Education Promotion: Teaching Manual
Provide teachers with teaching directions related to the February 28 Movement, including: teaching manual content, study sheets, lesson plans......
Living care
Application instructions and forms for the 3rd Festival Consolation Fund, Senior Respect Fund, Funeral Subsidy, etc....
Educational Grants
Subsidy for the publication of teaching materials and research on the 228 Incident, application instructions and form downloads, academic publications
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