Chiayi Performing Arts Center Explained

Chiayi Performing Arts Center.
Native Name:嘉義縣表演藝術中心
Native Name Lang:zh
Location:Minxiong, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Coordinates:23.5439°N 120.4317°W
Type:theatre
Broke Ground:1997
Built:2005
Opened:10 May 2005

The Chiayi Performing Arts Center is an art center in Minxiong Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan.

History

The planning for the center began in 1995 and the construction started in 1997. Due to budget constraint, the construction was suspended twice in 1998 and 1999. The construction eventually completed in 2005. The first show performed at the center happened on 22-23 April 2005 and the center was officially opened on 10 May 2005.[1]

Architecture

The center is built in a 6.1 hectares of land, which consists of auditorium, theater hall, rehearsal classroom, open air theater, art gallery, tourist service area, restaurant, shop, stage, pavilion etc.[2]

Transportation

The arts center is accessible within walking distance south of Minxiong Station of Taiwan Railways.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PAC Introduction. 19 August 2014. Chiayi Performing Arts Center. 6 July 2017.
  2. Web site: Performing Art Centre of Jia Yi County. 22 November 2015. Explore Chiayi. 6 July 2017.