Chiayi Huanan Theater

Huanan Theater (華南戲院) began operating in central Chiayi City in 1954. It caught the early wave of Taiwanese language films, before the industry withered under the pressure of language policies under martial law. The theater finally succumbed to changing times in 1993 and closed its doors forever.

Date Captured

February 1st, 2018 at 09:48 UTC

Camera

NIKON D3100

Lens

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II

Aperture

ƒ / 4

Shutter Speed

1/60 sec

Focal Length

19.0 mm

ISO

200

Exposure Value

9.9 EV

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Date Captured

February 1st, 2018 at 09:49 UTC

Camera

NIKON D3100

Lens

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II

Aperture

ƒ / 4.5

Shutter Speed

1/80 sec

Focal Length

18.0 mm

ISO

200

Exposure Value

10.7 EV

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3600 × 2400

Eventually the old theater was converted into a supermarket, initially operating as a branch of the Wellcome (頂好超市) chain, and later Carrefour Market (家樂福超市). By 2024 the supermarket has also shut down, the signs were removed, and in September the building was dismantled altogether. Netizens observing the demolition noticed, with regret, that the inner walls still displayed the original 1950s decorations.

Date Captured

January 15th, 2022 at 10:44 UTC

Camera

NIKON D3400

Lens

AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR or AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G

Aperture

ƒ / 3.5

Shutter Speed

1/250 sec

Focal Length

18.0 mm

ISO

640

Exposure Value

11.6 EV

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