From Zhongzheng Site to Civic Avenue: The Artistic Transformation of Kaohsiung Cultural Center

🏛️ History and Positioning • Preparation began in 1975 and construction was completed in 1981. It covers an area of ​​about 13 hectares. It was once named "Chiang Kai-shek Cultural Center" and has a bronze statue of Chiang Kai-shek (removed in 2007). • The main building was designed by Wang Zhaofan, combining roughness with modern Chinese architecture, incorporating tenon joints, deep eaves and brackets, and has both masculine and traditional charm. • In 2007, it was renamed "Kaohsiung Cultural Center". Since 2002, the walls have been removed and it has become a fully open urban art and cultural venue. The square and green space have become a hot spot for citizens to relax. 🎭 Architecture and Space Facilities • Zhide Hall: The main performance hall, with 1,726 seats, is a representative of large-scale performance venues in southern Taiwan, suitable for concerts, dance and drama. • Zhishan Hall: A medium-sized hall with 483 seats, suitable for lectures and medium-sized performances. • Exhibition space: "Truth", "Highest", "Beauty" and "Supreme Hall" are multi-hall, providing exhibition platforms for paintings, photography, etc. . • Branch library: 4 floors with a total of 963 pings, featuring performing arts as the collection, and independent entrances and exits for easy access for visitors . 🌳 Public Art Avenue and Outdoor Green Space • Covering 7 hectares of green space, parks and sculptures, it has been reshaped into the "Citizen Art Avenue", including wind dancing flagpoles, poetry mazes, artistic chairs, mosaics and other installation art . • The circular stepped plaza is suitable for outdoor activities. Citizens often exercise or dance in the morning and evening, and it has also become a popular check-in area . 🎉 Activities and community life • Weekend art market: There are often street performers and local creative markets, and the evening is very lively . • Performances and exhibitions throughout the year: The schedule is dense, from concerts, dramas to art exhibitions are held regularly . • Convenient transportation: 5 minutes walk to the Orange Line "Cultural Center Station" (O7), and there are many bus routes nearby. 🗺️ Itinerary planning & visiting suggestions 1. Afternoon exploration: After arriving, stroll along the Art Avenue and take pictures of the flagpole installation and sculptures. 2. Exhibition tour: Then visit the exhibition hall or visit the art and cultural programs in the museum. 3. Performance viewing: Make an appointment for performances at Zhide Hall or Zhishan Hall, and choose the show time to match the weekend performance activities. 4. Night walk: Stroll along the terrace and green space with lights at night and return to the MRT station. 💡 Tips • It is recommended to book performance tickets in advance and pay attention to the market activity arrangements. • The light and shadow are most beautiful in the early morning and dusk, suitable for taking pictures of mosaic sidewalks and flagpole installations. • The nearby "Guangzhou First Street Gallery" is also worth a visit to enjoy the gallery atmosphere and light meals and coffee. Kaohsiung City Cultural Center is an art and cultural venue that combines contemporary performances, art exhibitions, public art and urban green space. It is the pulsating core of the city's culture. #5月好去处2025