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 CapturedFebruary 1st, 2018 at 09:48 UTCCameraNIKON D3100LensAF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IIApertureƒ / 4Shutter Speed1/60 secFocal Length19.0 mmISO200Exposure Value9.9 EVOriginal Size3600 × 2400

Date CapturedFebruary 1st, 2018 at 09:49 UTCCameraNIKON D3100LensAF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IIApertureƒ / 4.5Shutter Speed1/80 secFocal Length18.0 mmISO200Exposure Value10.7 EVOriginal Size3600 × 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 CapturedJanuary 15th, 2022 at 10:44 UTCCameraNIKON D3400LensAF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR or AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6GApertureƒ / 3.5Shutter Speed1/250 secFocal Length18.0 mmISO640Exposure Value11.6 EVOriginal Size3600 × 2400