The guards of honor standing at the Martyrs' Shrine were like statues, not moving a muscle

Guardsmen standing face to face in National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine — ROC Honor Guards facing each other at Martyrs' Shrine

White-helmeted guards of honor stood facing each other in front of the National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine in Taipei. They stood as still as statues, not moving an inch. As I gazed at them, the only thing moving was their eyelids, and their stillness made me think of a street performer playing the role of a statuette.

Truly, there are many similarities between the still, motionless guard and the street performer playing the statue. Whether it is to show the dignity of the nation or for entertainment, both are the same in that they do not move at all. In this light, if an honor guard were to quit his job, he must have the qualities that would make him an excellent statuette performer.

One big difference, however, is that the guard of honor has a caretaker by his side to wipe his sweat even if he doesn't move. However, a statuesque performer on the side of the road would have to perform this role by himself. When you think about it, their stillness may be even harsher than that of the honor guard.

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