Monument to the Martyrs of the Zhidezhuang Anti-Japanese Battle

Monument to the Martyrs of the Zhidezhuang Anti-Japanese Battle

The Monument to the Martyrs of the Zhidezhuang Anti-Japanese Battle is a cultural relic protection unit of Guangzhou City.

The Monument to the Zhidezhuang Anti-Japanese Battle is located on Dashagang in Zhidezhuang, Liren Dong Village, Nancun Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. Behind the monument lies the Martyrs’ Cemetery of the Zhidezhuang Anti-Japanese Battle. It was built on October 31, 1956, and re-erected in December 1992. Facing southeast and situated northwest, the monument stands on a granite platform that covers an area of 160 square meters. The monument structure consists of three tiers, with the top center featuring a four-tiered “step”-shaped red granite base, atop which stands an 8-meter-high memorial. The body of the monument is divided into four sections, narrowing progressively. The lower two sections are square pillars, while the upper two are cylindrical. The top is adorned with a “jewel” ornament. On the front center of the second section, the words “Monument to the Martyrs of the Zhidezhuang Anti-Japanese Battle” are inscribed in gold-plated vertical script, with the signature “Zheng Shaokang” at the bottom. This monument commemorates the heroes who sacrificed their lives in the Zhidezhuang Anti-Japanese Battle, promoting their patriotic spirit in bravely resisting the Japanese invasion. It serves as one of the patriotic education bases in the district and holds significant educational value. The Martyrs’ Cemetery was built by the local government to honor the 48 martyrs who bravely died fighting against the invading Japanese army in the Zhidezhuang battle on July 26, 1944. In August 1993, the Martyrs’ Cemetery of the Zhidezhuang Anti-Japanese Battle was incorporated into the Zhidezhuang Anti-Japanese Battle Monument and designated as a cultural relic protection unit of Guangzhou City.

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Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Guangzhou Cultural Relic Protection Units