Kaohsiung Cultural Center Introduction
The Kaohsiung Cultural Center was established on April 16, 1981, covering an extensive outdoor green space of 7.055 hectares. It symbolizes the cultural development of Kaohsiung. Located nearby is Guangzhou 1st Street, which hosts many galleries. The cultural center not only provides a recreational space for Kaohsiung residents but also enriches the artistic perspective of the port city’s citizens. It features two performance halls, Zhide Hall and Zhishan Hall, along with seven exhibition halls and a library, creating various cultural spaces around the center. The "Citizen Art Boulevard," filled with cultural atmosphere, shapes a unique environment, where artistic seating, steel sculptures, and mosaic pavement artworks serve as a model for "urban aesthetics." After the demolition of its surrounding walls, the Kaohsiung Cultural Center has transformed into an entirely open space where visitors can enjoy the pleasantness brought by the lush forests within the park simply by strolling along the pedestrian pathways. This venue is also a primary location for various cultural and artistic events in Kaohsiung. The exterior walls of the main building, newly painted in a subdued and refined gray-white tone, add an aura of charming elegance to the cultural center. Surrounding the Citizen Art Boulevard at the Kaohsiung Cultural Center are attractions like Stone Drum, Sunlight Station, steel sculptures, creative bus stops, and love poem pathways, which create a rich cultural ambiance. The art market held every Saturday and Sunday evening serves as a stage for street performers and cultural creations.