Former, Current Presidents Mark 228 Incident Anniversary|追思228 蔡赴義光教會.馬至紀念碑致意
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This year was the 72nd anniversary of the 228 Incident. The Democratic Progressive Party continued with its tradition of sending a delegation of party heavyweights, which this year included President Tsai Ing-wen, Legislative Speaker Su Jia-chyuan, and Presidential Office Secretary-General Chen Chu, to Gikong Presbyterian Church to pay their respects to Lin Yi-hsiung's family. Meanwhile, former President Ma Ying-jeou went to 228 Peace Monument to mark the anniversary.
This year was the 72nd anniversary of the 228 Incident. On the morning of Feb. 28, President Tsai Ing-wen continued with her tradition of attending a memorial service at Gikong Presbyterian Church. Legislative Speaker Su Jia-chyuan and Presidential Office Secretary-General Chen Chu also attended. Tsai embraced former Democratic Progressive Party Chairperson Lin Yi-hsiung upon her arrival at the church, but did not give a speech. Meanwhile, protesters gathered outside.
Lin Yi-hsiung, come out and show your face!
The police acted quickly to remove a man carrying a protest sign to ensure the service would not be interrupted. During the afternoon, Tsai attended a 228 Incident anniversary memorial ceremony organized by the central government and handed out credentials to restore the name of victims and family members. The DPP also issued a press release urging the public to cherish Taiwan's hard-fought democratic development and to remember past lessons to avert repeating history. Meanwhile, former President Ma Ying-jeou paid his respects at the 228 Peace Memorial Monument.
We can only distinguish between right and wrong by facing history head on and judging the matter as it stands. We need to put ourselves in the shoes of family members to start healing. The best thing we can do is love and forgive.
Kuomintang Chairperson Wu Den-yih issued a statement saying the 228 Incident was regrettable but taught the lesson that unity is better than division, and cooperation is better than separation. He urged Taiwan's society to be united.
