Tainan County 2-28 Memorial Cenotaph

The top of this cenotaph holds a sculpture entitled “Looking at My Husband from afar,” symbolizing the separation of families during Taiwan's turbulent past. Four bronze sculptures of people representing Taiwan's four largest ethnic groups stand near the cenotaph. Entitled “The Blending of Ethnic Groups,” the sculptures symbolize harmony and peace. The Chinese characters for ‘Love' and ‘Dignity' are inscribed at the base of the sculptures.

Tainan City 2-28 Memorial Cenotaph

Each side of the cenotaph is supported by two pillars, which are meant to resemble the Chinese character for the number two. Also on each side, the Chinese character for eight is visible in the shape of the structure from top to bottom, signifying the date 2-28. The round plate resting on top of the spheres at the top of the cenotaph represents tolerance and the “turning wheel” of history. In front of the cenotaph, two pyramid-shaped structures signify the “passage of time.”

Kaohsiung County 2-28 Memorial Cenotaph

This sculpture of five doves represents the quest for peace and harmony.

Kaohsiung City 2-28 Memorial Cenotaph

Designed to convey a sense of harmony, the base of this cenotaph shows two round marble stones representing two hopes for the Taiwanese –unity and harmony. The intersection of the two stones represents the healing of past wounds.

Pingtung City 2-28 Memorial Cenotaph

This modest memorial prompts reflection as a metaphor for remembering the 2-28 Incident. The trapezoidal stone in front of the pyramid symbolizes the 2-28 Incident in its abruptness – the events of that day occurred as an iceberg that seemingly appeared out of nowhere. The shape is also similar to the sprouting of a bamboo, symbolizing the downfall and the rebirth of the Taiwanese with fearless perseverance.

Linbian 2-28 Memorial Sculpture

This sculpture is made of stainless steel, with the two arcs representing the healing of wounds. The sculpture commemorates the young Taiwanese from Linbian Township who died during the 2-28 Incident.