Chiayi City Cultural Affairs Bureau Introduction
The Cultural Affairs Bureau of Chiayi City, the predecessor of the Chiayi City Cultural Center, officially began operations on February 27, 1993. Located in the West District, the Shih-Hsien Library was built using urban land readjustment funds and serves as a branch of the Cultural Center in the west. The Cultural Center currently comprises three buildings: a museum, a library, and a concert hall, along with a beautiful and exquisite garden, covering an area of over 5,000 ping. The basement of the museum houses the Chiayi City Takou Museum, while the first to fourth floors feature various exhibition rooms. The library is equipped with reading rooms, an audiovisual room, and a book storage area. The concert hall has dedicated seating for 1,113 people, with a stage backdrop featuring the work "Lotus Pond" by national oil painting master Lin Yu-shan, woven by hand using silk. The pond to the north of the concert hall, known as "Cypress Pond," was originally used during the Japanese occupation era for logging related to the Alishan Railway. At that time, trees were planted around the pond, creating a shady environment for leisurely fishing, and "Cypress Pond Fishing" was once one of the Eight Scenic Views of Zhu Luo.
