Erqi Memorial Tower, Memorial monument in Erqi District, China
Erqi Memorial Tower is a monument in Zhengzhou consisting of two connected pentagonal towers that rise 63 meters high. The structure dominates Erqi Square in the city center and contains exhibition spaces distributed across multiple floors.
The tower was built to commemorate the railway workers strike in February 1923, which protested harsh working conditions during construction of the Beijing-Hankou railway line. This event became a significant moment in China's labor movement history.
The structure incorporates traditional Chinese architectural elements through its pentagonal design and displays numerous historical artifacts related to the labor movement.
The tower sits in a central plaza, making it easy to reach, and the interior with its exhibitions is readily accessible. Visitors should plan time to explore the different levels and view the historical materials on display.
Sitting atop the structure is a 2.7-meter clock that plays the song 'The East Is Red' every hour while showing time to the surrounding area. This unusual feature combines timekeeping with cultural meaning in an original way.
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