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Former US military guest house in Taichung reborn as community hub

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • A former US military recreational facility in Taichung, Taiwan, has been renovated and renamed Meicun Comprehensive Service Park.
  • The park, set to open on September 4, will offer integrated social welfare services for all ages, including childcare, a parent-child center, a children's sports center, and elder care.
  • Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen has invited former NASA astronaut Li-Ching Lin and AIT Director General Brent Christensen to the opening ceremony, highlighting the symbolic connection between Taichung and the United States.

Taichung's former US military recreational facility is set to reopen as the Meicun Comprehensive Service Park on September 4, blending historical significance with modern social welfare functions. The NT$700 million renovation transforms the site into a hub for all ages, featuring public childcare, a parent-child center, a children's sports center, and services for the elderly.

Mayor Lu Shiow-yen emphasized the park's name, "Meicun," which translates to "American Village," symbolizing the friendship between Taichung and the United States. She announced invitations to former NASA astronaut Li-Ching Lin, who was born in Taiwan and lived in Taichung until age 2.5, and AIT Director General Brent Christensen to attend the opening ceremony. Lin's father was American, and her parents met in Taichung.

Meicun is American Village, symbolizing the friendship between Taichung and the United States, Taiwan-US friendship.

· Lu Shiow-yenMayor Lu Shiow-yen explaining the significance of the park's name.

Christensen and Lin visited the site in April, with the mayor noting that Lin's father may have also visited the facility during its time as a US military guest house. The Meicun Comprehensive Service Park represents a significant achievement for the city government in creating a community space that honors history while providing essential services.

I will invite both Director Christensen and Lin to attend the opening ceremony together.

· Lu Shiow-yenMayor Lu Shiow-yen's invitation to AIT Director General Brent Christensen and former NASA astronaut Li-Ching Lin for the park's opening.
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