The Presidential Office opened its new permanent exhibition on Sunday. It was the first time a section of the office building was opened to the public since the new government took office on May 20.
The new exhibition with the theme of "Power to the People" opened in the office's renovated permanent exhibition space during a ceremony hosted by Lin Bih-jaw, secretary general of the Presidential Office.
Although the office building was set to open at 9 a.m., visitors lined up around 7 a.m. to enter the building. By 10 a.m., the number of visitors had topped 1,000.
The Presidential Office's exhibition on Taiwan's democracy features a new creative interior design and a number of artworks. The exhibit introduces the construction and evolution of the building's structure. There is also a section focusing on daily operations of the Presidential Office, featuring a desk used by previous presidents.
Also featured are audio recordings of protests, chanting, and marches, as well as the inauguration speeches of Taiwan's presidents.