Kaohsiung Cultural Center Introduction
The Kaohsiung Cultural Center was established on April 16, 1981, and covers an outdoor green area of 7.055 hectares. It is a symbol of cultural development in Kaohsiung. The adjacent Guangzhou 1st Street is home to many galleries. The cultural center not only provides a recreational space for Kaohsiung citizens but also enriches the artistic perspective of the port city residents. It offers two performance halls, the Zhide Hall and the Zhishan Hall, seven exhibition halls, and a library, all surrounding the cultural center. The "Citizen Art Avenue," filled with cultural ambiance, creates a unique space. Art installations such as artistic benches on the sidewalks, steel sculptures, and mosaic paving have become exemplars of "urban aesthetics." After the removal of the walls, the Kaohsiung Cultural Center transformed into an open space, where one can feel the comfort brought by the dense forests within the park just by walking on the pedestrian walkway. This place is also a major venue for various cultural activities in Kaohsiung. The façade of the main building, newly repainted in a stable and refined gray-white tone, adds a charming sense of elegance to the cultural center. Surrounding the Citizen Art Avenue at the Kaohsiung Cultural Center are the Stone Drum, Sunshine Station, steel sculptures, creative bus stops, and the Poetry Walking Path, all contributing to a rich cultural atmosphere. The arts market held every Saturday and Sunday evening serves as a stage for street performers and creative works.
