The 2017 is the 28th year after Mr. Cheng Nan-jung sacrificed himself for freedom of speech. In memory of Mr. Cheng, and to cherish priceless freedom of speech, Tainan City Government plans a series of activities named after “gua tsu-tiunn”, which implies “I advocate” in English. Activities including movie show, lectures, music, drama etc. will last from April 5th to 9th. A press conference was held on March 27th with Mayor Lai as one of the attendee. The mayor shared the thoughts that freedom of speech is a basic human right should be cherished, protected, and inherited by mankind.
When addressing, Mayor Lai mentioned the Freedom of Speech Day, which was designated on April 7th, is around the corner. He represented citizens of Tainan to pay tribute to Mr. Cheng Nan-jung. The mayor thought that Tainan is the first city and the incubator for democracy of Taiwan. Therefore, to promote Mr. Cheng’s idea and ambition or even to pay respect to him should be taken for granted.
Mayor Lai further hoped regardless of the elderly, the young, or even the next generation could recognize the idea promoted by Mr. Cheng. The mayor said the 228 incident is the most influential incident ever in Taiwan. Fearless Mr. Cheng chose Tainan to begin his fight for transitional justice; hence, Tainan should be the first city respond to the Freedom of Speech Day without hesitation.
The city government plans a series of activities themed with “Breathe Freedom”, intending to transfer the will of Mr. Cheng to the participants, and advocating 100% freedom of speech. Moreover, the activities also promote the freedom of breathing against smog. It is hoped that these activities could be catalysts that make Taiwan a country with 100% freedom for the people, and offer the people basic human right including to breathe carefreely.
Tainan City Government invites citizens and tourists from around Taiwan to attend “Breathe Freedom” activities lasting from April 5th to 9th.For further detail please refer to the activity website: nylonadvocate.blogspot.tw
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