Sheung Wan Civic Centre | |
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上環文娛中心 | |
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General information | |
Type | Performing arts centre |
Address | 345 Queen's Road Central, Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building |
Country | China |
Owner | Hong Kong Government |
Landlord | Leisure and Cultural Services Department |
Website | |
Official website |
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Traditional Chinese | 上環文娛中心 | ||||||||
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