Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center Explained

Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center
Native Name:	臺灣戲曲中心
Native Name Lang:	zh
Location:	Shilin, Taipei, Taiwan
Type:	performance center
Built:	2015
Opened:	2016
Owner:	National Center for Traditional Arts
Publictransit:	Zhishan Station

The Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center (TTTC;), also known as the Xiqu Center of Taiwan, is a performance center in Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan.

History

The topping out of the center construction happened on 22 July 2014.^[1] The center was completed in mid-2015 and officially opened in 2016.^[2]

Architecture

The center consists of the main theater, experimental theater, plaza, terrace, and Taiwan Music Institute, spreading across an area of 1.76 hectares with the shape of 'one table, two chairs'.^{[3] [4]}

Transportation

The center is accessible within walking distance west of Zhishan Station of the Taipei Metro.^[5]

See also

• List of tourist attractions in Taiwan

Notes and References

1. Web site: Topping-off ceremony held for Xiqu Center of Taiwan. 22 July 2014. Ministry of Culture. 12 October 2022.
2. Web site: Performance Arts - Xiqu Center of Taiwan. Ministry of Culture. 2 May 2017.
3. Web site: Countdown to the official opening of the Xiqu Center. 20 June 2014. Ministry of Culture. 12 October 2022.
4. Web site: Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center. National Center for Traditional Arts. 12 October 2022.
5. Web site: Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center. Undiscovered Taipei. 12 October 2022.