Series of events to mark Freedom of Speech Day
By Sherry Hsiao / Staff reporter
A series of lectures, film screenings and discussions are to be held in Taipei through April 25 to mark Freedom of Speech Day, which was yesterday.
The events, which began yesterday, are being organized by the Ministry of the Interior, the Memorial Foundation of 228 and the Nylon Cheng Liberty Foundation.
The series, with the theme of “On the Road to Freedom of Speech,” comprises the “Human Library” lecture series, as well as the Human Rights and Freedom Film Festival and post-screening discussions, the organizers said.
Minister of Culture Lee Yung-te delivers a speech at the Jingmei White Terror Memorial Park in Taipei yesterday to mark Freedom of Speech Day and announce a series of related events.