Born in Kaohsiung in 1953, Ping Lu is a well-known fiction writer and columnist, famous for her cultural and social commentary. She has received numerous awards for her works, including the Taiwan Literature Award, Golden Tripod Award, Wu San-lien Award, and United Daily News Prize.
A masterpiece by Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei and Taiwanese architect Chen Chi-kuan, the Luce Memorial Chapel is situated in the heart of Taichung's Tunghai University. Its crucifix was visible from throughout the campus in its early days, making it a spiritual landmark for the school.