Comments on: Uncovering Green Island Prison Taiwan

By: Lianne

Lianne — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 22:41:09 +0000

I am a Taiwanese -American now living in the United States. My father was a political prisoner sent to Green Island during the White Terror Era (1950’s – 1980’s). It was not talked about and I only learned of this traumatic history when I overheard a conversation about my father after I came to the United States.
Thank you for your sensitive and poignant post and photos about Green Island and it’s dark chapter, especially startling against the present day tourist-oriented new identity of this remote but beautiful island. May its past not be forgotten and may its future always be bright, joyful and free.

By: aliceteacake

aliceteacake — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:49:09 +0000

In reply to Emily-Ann (grownupgapyear). I believe this island relies on tourism immensely now. Funnily enough, there is a working prison here today! I passed it on my bike and apparently it houses Taiwan's most notorious criminals: oh the irony!

By: Emily-Ann (grownupgapyear)

Emily-Ann (grownupgapyear) — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:41:19 +0000

Wow, it’s amazing how much you learn about a country when you visit a place like this. The rest of the island looks beautiful. Does it just rely on tourism now? That abandoned village looks really atmospheric too.

By: Sophie

Sophie — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:01:08 +0000

I knew Taiwan had islands but I didn’t know they looked as beautiful as this. I think it’s important though to visit the Green Island Prison and learn about the country’s fascinating and at some times upsetting history. Thanks for sharing!

By: Dave from Daves Travel Pages

Dave from Daves Travel Pages — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 07:45:03 +0000

Thanks for showing a dark part of the history, which up until now I was unaware of.

By: aliceteacake

aliceteacake — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 07:38:53 +0000

In reply to Anda. I understand Anda. It's a very difficult place to visit. No problem, I'll go and just fill you in on the important bits ><

By: aliceteacake

aliceteacake — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 07:36:18 +0000

In reply to Claudia. Ah so interesting to hear about your past work Claudia! Great to hear that you have visited other places and learnt more about the history: I feel it's really important. Thank you so much for your compliments on the photos! I love taking them >< I'll be writing lots more about Taiwan so please pop back.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 16:46:18 +0000

I have many reasons to thank you. First of all, I must admit I knew close to zero about Taiwan history and now I can say I know at least some basic facts. I am a former human rights lawyer, and find that visiting former prisons where political prisoners were kept is always a very strong, yet interesting experience. I did that in Nicaragua and in other countries and it taught me so much. Also, I think your pictures are amazing. You know, I had never thought of visiting Taiwan before, but… you got me interested!

By: Anda

Anda — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 15:12:57 +0000

OMG, what a sad place! I don’t think I would have liked to visit it, although I have to say it sounds interesting.

By: aliceteacake

aliceteacake — Sun, 27 Sep 2015 14:20:54 +0000

In reply to Jen. It's guaranteed that every place I visit, I'll give you the low-down on how to do it yourself! :)