Kaohsiung Cultural Center Introduction
Kaohsiung Cultural Center was established on April 16, 1981, with an outdoor green space covering an area of 7.055 hectares. It symbolizes the cultural development of Kaohsiung. The adjacent Guangzhou 1st Street also hosts many galleries. The cultural center not only provides a space for leisure and recreation for Kaohsiung residents but also enriches the artistic perspective of the port city's inhabitants. It features two performance halls, the Zhi De Hall and the Zhi Shan Hall, seven exhibition halls, and a library, all surrounded by artistic spaces. The "Citizen Art Avenue," filled with cultural atmosphere, creates a unique environment. Artistic installations such as art benches on the pedestrian walkway, steel sculptures, and mosaic pavement murals serve as models of "urban aesthetics." After the removal of the walls, the Kaohsiung Cultural Center has transformed into a fully open space, allowing visitors to enjoy the pleasure brought by the dense tree coverage as they walk along the paths. This area is also the primary venue for various cultural and artistic activities in Kaohsiung. The main building's exterior walls, recently repainted in a sophisticated gray and white tone, add to the center's charming elegance. Surrounding the Citizen Art Avenue at Kaohsiung Cultural Center, one can find the Stone Drum, Sunshine Station, steel sculptures, creative bus stops, and Love Poem Walking Path, all contributing to a rich artistic atmosphere. The weekend art markets every Saturday and Sunday evening serve as a stage for street performers and creative works.
