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The Trajectory of Post-Disaster Reconstruction ~ Taiwan has experienced frequent earthquakes, and during the Japanese colonial era, several strong earthquakes occurred. On March 17, 1906, at 6:00 AM, a major earthquake struck (the entire vibration lasted for over four minutes), with its epicenter located between Minxiong and Meishan. The earthquake resulted in significant human and animal casualties, severe building damage, and numerous aftershocks, ultimately claiming over 1,200 lives. The city of Chiayi was largely destroyed, with most of its buildings damaged or destroyed. Following the disaster, the administrative authorities took the opportunity to plan a new city layout, which laid the foundation for the current Chiayi city area. A commemorative stone monument, "震災記" (Earthquake Disaster Record), was erected to mark the event, and is believed to be the first earthquake memorial in Taiwan. The monument was written by Zhuang Bo Rong. After World War II, it was renamed "Youth Recreation Center". In March 2001, the Cultural Affairs Bureau restored the monument to its original name. Construction details: Erected: 1906 (Meiji 39) Restored: March 2001 (民國90年3月)