A picture from the late 1960s prompted some research in order to understand where this picture was taken, and what has become of it.
So, we start with a picture and proceed from there.
This statue of Chiang Kai-shek was located in a place called Oluampi Park. The picture was taken around 1968-69. So, the question became where this park was and why is the statue there. |
In the late 1960s, this was the main road to Oluampi (Eulanbi) Park. |
Here is the same statue as in the picture above, but the photo was taken in 1998. |
The characters say that here is one of Taiwan's eight magnificent sceneries. It is right there, near Chiang's statue. |
Unfortunately, my romantic illusion that this was an old WWII Japanese gun emplacement was slightly off. Actually it is a sign that proclaims that this is Oluampi (Eluanbi) Park. |
Then, a reference was made regarding Kenting National Park. It is the southernmost park in Taiwan. Within its boundaries is Eluanbi Park. To see a beautiful flyover of Kenting Park, click HERE Near the end of the film, the plane flies over the Eluanbi Lighthouse. |
Still functioning, the Eluanbi Lighthouse is also a very famous tourist attraction. The light beam can be seen some 25 miles out. |
To see a short film of the lighthouse and surrounding area, click HERE. |
So, here is the Oluampi Park that Marvin saw in 1968. It is now part of Kenting Park. Look closely and you can see the statue of Chiang Kai-shek. |
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