Weiwuying Metropolitan Park National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts Introduction
The imposing Weiwuying National Art and Culture Center is the first international-level performing arts venue in Southern Taiwan. Its white wave-like exterior resembles a spaceship, boasting a futuristic and tech-savvy design that immediately captures attention, making it a popular spot for social media photos. Covering an area of approximately 10 hectares, the venue includes an opera house, concert hall, theater, performance hall, and restaurants, alongside a vast green lawn outdoors. Its proximity to the urban park makes it an excellent place for outings and picnics. The vineyard-style concert hall, which surrounds the stage, features a one-of-a-kind vineyard seating design in Taiwan, allowing audience members at different heights to enjoy the best sound and sight lines, bringing them closer to the stage to experience the charisma of the conductor and musicians up close, immersing them in a feast for the senses. The architectural inspiration comes from the banyan trees of Weiwuying, which used to serve as a military training center. After much effort, it has transformed into East Asia's largest performance venue, designed by Dutch architect Francine Houben, who drew inspiration from the intertwining roots and branches of the old banyan trees, sparking the architect's limitless imagination. The meticulously crafted flow allows travelers from all over to freely enter and exit the venue, integrating art into local life and showcasing Kaohsiung's unique architectural aesthetics. While enjoying the charms of national music and theater, visitors can also explore the on-site stylish selection store and restaurants, making for a relaxing afternoon, and even picking up some artistic souvenirs. The outdoor theater offers a spectacular sunset viewing experience, while the open space allows one to feel the gentle breeze, adjacent to Weiwuying Metropolitan Park. Attending concerts, watching operas, strolling, and enjoying picnics, the Weiwuying National Art and Culture Center subtly incorporates art into daily life, becoming a hidden gem for locals to unwind.
