The National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine 國民革命忠烈祠 is a shrine in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan, dedicated to the war dead of the Republic of China.
Built on Chingshan Mountain and overseeing the Keelung River in Taipei's Zhongshan District in 1969, the Martyrs' Shrine recalls the architecture of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in Beijing's Forbidden City. The structure houses the spirit tablets of about 390,000 persons killed, among other engagements, during the Xinhai Revolution, Northern Expedition, Second Sino-Japanese War, Chinese Civil War, and the First and Second Taiwan Strait Crises.
A changing of the honor guard from the various branches of the Republic of China Military, similar to the rituals at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, take place at the shrine every hour from 9:00-5:00 pm.
Although the Martyrs' Shrine is located in Taiwan, most of the soldiers were born in mainland China. Taiwan was ruled by Japan throughout World ...
One of the oldest night markets in Taipei, the Raohe Street Night Market 饒河夜市 is packed with food, retail and entertainment stalls.
Raohe Street Night Market is the epitome of authentic Taiwanese experience. With its wide range of traditional street food stalls, quaint retail shops, and arcade style activities, this is a must visit for any tourist.
As the name suggests, it’s located along Raohe Street in the Songshan District.
So while the market is not as big or well-known as the Shilin Night Market, it has around 600 meters of shopping space. This single pedestrian lane makes this open air market easy to navigate and browse through. It is also not as touristy and crowded as some of the orher markets.
You know when you’re at Raohe the moment you see a temple at the beginning of the road.
The 250 year old Ciyou Temple, built during the Qing Dynasty by residents, sits at the eastern end of the market just outside the Songshan Station. Its is close to the MRT Green Line, ...
The annual Red Cross Fair will be held at the Lumpini Park in Bangkok from December 11 to 22, 2024.
The Thai Red Cross Society said the fair will feature special priced products, games and lucky drawings. The event takes place over 12 days and 12 nights from 11am and 11pm.
Royal projects will also be showcased at booths, in a celebration of the Thai king’s 72nd birthday.
All proceeds will go to support the society’s mission in helping the underprivileged.
A national institution, the Red Cross fair has been held since debuting on March 31, 1923, 101 years ago during the reign of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI).
This is a great event with so much to see and do. It’s a way to spend an evening walking around one of the best green spaces in the city while you try some of the best Thai food found anywhere.
101st Annual Red Cross Fair Night Market - Lumphini Park - Bangkok Thailand 2024
The Presidential Guards, Evzones, guard the Unknown Soldier’s Tomb in front of the Hellenic Parliament 24/7.
They stand proudly in perfect stillness, motionless and expressionless, regardless of weather conditions.
Evzones are an elite unit of the Greek army, and it is the highest honour for a Greek Guard to be selected as an Evzone. The guards are handpicked according to their height (they must be a minimum of 1.9 meters), in excellent physical condition, have stamina and are disciplined and proud to serve their beloved country.
Two Evzones every hour on the hour guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in one-hour shifts around the clock, three times every two days. They work in pairs to perfectly coordinate their movements in slow motion to preserve the guard’s circulation after standing completely still for one hour.
From Monday to Saturday, the Evzones dress in their khaki summer service uniform or their black winter uniform, depending on the season.
Every Sunday at 11.00 am ...
