Commemoration Actions
There are also many ways to commemorate Mackay in Taiwan and cultural relics.
There are many statues commemorating Mackay in Tamsui, for example, in 2001, just as the centenary of Mackay's death, the mayor of Tamsui town set up a bronze statue of Mackay in this place of Mackay Street, and also held a memorial service in front of the statue at that time. On the spot, it was also announced that June 2 of each year is Mackay Day, which is also the anniversary of Taiwan's first local government announcement, which can be said to be very meaningful, Taiwan not only set up statues but also held memorial meetings from time to time, but also made commemorative stamps that are expected to be released this year
▲ A statue commemorating the centenary of Mackay's death／Source：《Tamsui District Office》
▲ The picture of Mackay memorial service held at that time／Source：《Tamsui District Office》
▲ Stamps were issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Mackay／Source：《CNA》
▲ Stamps issued on the centenary of Mackay's death／Source：《STAMP TREASURE》
In the Canadian side of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Director in Toronto, visited Oxford County Governor Larry Martin, together to discuss the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Mackay this year, there is also a donation of a bronze statue to Canada at Aletheia University in Taiwan, not only to raise the friendship between Taiwan and Canada but also to commemorate Mackay, it is expected that this year there will be a short film commemorating Mackay and stamps, as well as a monument to Mackay.
▲ Taiwan Commissioner Chen Jin Ling with Oxford County Governor and several city councilors／Source：《ROC-TAIWAN》
▲ The statue of George Mackay that donated by Aletheia University／Source：《Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Toronto》
▲ Monument in Mackay, Canada／Source：《Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Toronto》