Memorial to the Shakee Massacre, Historical memorial site in Liwan District, China.
The Memorial to the Shakee Massacre sits along Yanjiang West Road with inscriptions documenting the 1925 events. The site combines a stone monument with informational plaques that explain the circumstances and significance to visitors.
On June 23, 1925, British and French forces fired on protesters during a demonstration in Shakee, killing more than 50 people and wounding many others. This incident became a turning point in how Chinese society viewed Western military presence in their country.
The inscription reads 'Never forget this day' in Chinese, reflecting how this moment shaped Chinese identity and resistance. Visitors can see how the memorial serves as a gathering place that keeps this part of the past alive in daily city life.
A visit to the memorial takes roughly 15 minutes to explore and understand the inscriptions and layout. The location near public transportation makes it accessible and easy to include in a walking route through the Liwan District.
The nearby street was named "Six Two Three Road" to commemorate the date of the 1925 incident, embedding the memory into the city's layout. This naming choice demonstrates how Guangzhou integrated this historical moment directly into its streets and neighborhoods.
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