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Representative of the Taipei Mission in the Republic of Latvia
Ambassador Gary K.Y. Ko and Mrs. Ko
invite everyone
to the reception and screening of the documentary film
“Madam Chiang Kai-shek: A Legend Crosses Three Centuries”
Followed by
Small address by the Guest of Honor
Mrs. Elizabeth Chiang Fang
Granddaughter-in-law of Madam Chiang Kai-shek
and exhibit of Lunar New Year artwork and works of
Taiwanese painter Shiy-De-Jinn
 Madam Chiang Kai-shek, born Soong May-Ling, was the wife of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek (also known as Chiang Chung-cheng) was the legendary First Lady of the Republic of China. Along with her husband she was an integral part of the creation of the Republic of China (Taiwan). She was one of the most influential figures during World War II and alongside Prime Minister of United Kingdom Winston Churchill, President of the United States Franklin Delano Roosevelt and her husband Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, she took part at the Cairo Conference of 1943. She made history when addressed the United States Congress asking for aid in war against Japan. For years she continued to be the lead figure in Taiwan's relations with the United States. Madam Chiang Kai-shek is an iconic woman and leader.
Mme Chiang Kai-shek
Date: May 8th, 2013
Time: 16:00 – 18:00
Academic Library of the University of Latvia
Rūpniecības st.10, Riga
RSVP: 6732 1166
 Mrs. Elizabeth Chiang Fang, born Chiang Fang Chih-Yi, wife of the late Chiang Hsiao-yung, third grandson of Chiang Kai-shek, is a political figure in Taiwan's ruling party KMT (Kuomintang) and member of the party's Central Committee. She is also a board member of the Chungcheng Cultural and Educational Foundation and the Chinese Cultural University.
Granddaughter-in-law of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek.
Chiang Fang Chih-Yi (Elizabeth Chiang Fang)
 Shiy De-Jinn (1923-1981) still is one of Taiwan's most celebrated artists. He reflected the artistic atmosphere of his time. His paintings showed his view of his country and people, modernization of Taiwan, the internal struggles of people. Shiy enjoyed painting the folk traditions of Taiwan as he saw it and as it was changing. He created portraits and scenery, used different techniques influenced by trends of the time, as well as some of his own, all which has made him a very respected and appreciated artist not just in Taiwan but around the world.
Painter Shiy-De-Jinn
From left to right:
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, Franklin Delano Roosevelt,
Winston Churchill and Mme. Chiang Kai-shek
From left to right:
Chiang Fang Chih-Yi (Elizabeth Chiang Fang), Mme. Chiang Kai-shek,
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and Chiang, Hsiao Yung, Grandson of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek.
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