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The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall was built to commemorate Chiang Kai-shek, the first president of the Republic of China. He passed away in 1975, and the Executive Yuan began construction of the memorial hall the following year. The architect was Yang Cho-cheng, who also designed the Grand Hotel. The original site was the headquarters of the Army, which was the largest military area in Taipei at the time. It is said that the gold transported from the mainland was once stored in this location. The memorial hall features blue and white colors, which are the primary colors of the national flag. The decoration on the top of the memorial hall is the 12 rays of the blue sky and white sun, and the bronze statue faces west towards the Presidential Palace and mainland China, which holds special significance. As democratic ideas evolved, the plaza in front of the memorial hall became a gathering place for democratic movements. The National Concert Hall and National Theater are located on either side of the memorial hall. The theater is a venue for performances such as drama, dance, and frequently hosts large-scale performances, including Peking Opera, drama, and children's shows. The concert hall is Taiwan's most renowned music performance venue, often hosting large-scale musical events such as chamber music and symphony concerts. The plazas in front of the two halls also occasionally host theatrical and musical performances, attracting many tourists. The white walls and blue tiles stand 70 meters tall in the center of the memorial park, exuding grandeur from any angle. Foreign tourists visiting Taiwan invariably include this site in their itinerary. Underneath the memorial hall, there are exhibitions and displays, as well as souvenir shops.