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Eslite Xinyi’s closure sparks nostalgia for Chen Shui-bian
Former President Chen Shui-bian expresses nostalgia and regret as the popular Eslite Xinyi Store in Taipei closes its doors on Christmas Eve 2023. Reflecting on the closure of the world’s first 24-hour bookstore, Eslite Dunnan branch, Chen emphasizes the significance of Eslite in Taipei. He recalls the store’s relocation in 1995, which sparked the concept of 24-hour service and became a landmark in Taipei tourism. Chen expresses gratitude to the Shin Kong Group for their 25-year commitment to the Eslite Dunnan store. The closure of the Eslite Xinyi Store, where Chen has many youthful memories, weighs heavily on him.2023/12/27 10:05 -
Eslite Xinyi closes after 18 years, marks end of an era
The Eslite Xinyi Store, a popular local bookstore in Taipei, closed its doors on Christmas Eve 2023. The farewell was emotional, with many visitors leaving thank you and goodbye messages on a memorial board. Over its 18-year tenure, the store welcomed an estimated 200 million people, averaging 10 million visits annually. The closure was due to the Uni-President Group reclaiming the land for redevelopment. The torch of being a 24-hour bookstore will be passed on to the Songyan store starting Jan. 20, 2024. The Songyan store is expected to triple its book capacity and draw increased traffic to Taipei’s Eastern District once renovations are complete.2023/12/25 17:07 -
Farewell celebration marks end of an era for Eslite Xinyi
Taipei’s Eslite Xinyi bookstore, a cultural and literary landmark, is closing its doors after 18 years, marking the end of an era. A grand farewell event celebrates its legacy, while the spirit of Eslite’s 24-hour bookstore continues at the Songyan store.2023/12/24 18:59 -
Eslite Xinyi store sets new visitor record ahead of closure
Eslite Xinyi Store, an iconic cultural institution in Taipei, set a new record with 53,000 visitors in a single day, surpassing New Year’s Eve crowds. The 18-year-old bookstore is closing its doors on December 24th, prompting a "Farewell Tour" exhibition showcasing its most-sold books and precious images. A final celebration on the closing day will feature a dance act by Billy Chang, an outdoor farewell concert with renowned artists, and a countdown with Chairman Wu Min-chieh. The legacy of the 24-hour bookstore will continue at Eslite Songyan Store, tripling its book volume, offering over 100,000 products, and introducing cultural spaces like a record store, cinema, performance hall, art gallery, and wine cellar.2023/12/19 15:13 -
Eslite Xinyi store to close on Christmas Eve
The Eslite Xinyi Store in Taipei will be closing on Christmas Eve due to the expiration of its lease. Before its closure, the store plans to host a music concert and offer store-wide discounts of up to 50%. The Eslite Spectrum Songyan will become the new 24-hour bookstore, with renovations underway to increase its book capacity. The Xinyi store will have a month-long countdown to closure, featuring activities such as a book fair, author lectures, music, and handicraft sessions.2023/10/21 17:45