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Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center
臺灣戲曲中心
The Xiqu Center of Taiwan 20170405a.jpg
General information
Type Performance center
Location Shilin, Taipei, Taiwan
Opening 2016
Technical details
Floor area 1.76 hectares

Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center (Chinese :臺灣戲曲中心; pinyin :Táiwān Xìqǔ Zhōngxīn) is a performance center in Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Shilin District is a district of Taipei and home to a large foreign population, mainly concentrated in the Tianmu area. It has long been a top choice for expatriates from Europe, the United States, and Japan to live, run businesses, and establish embassies and offices due mainly to the natural environment—sitting at the foot of Yangmingshan—and because the international schools are all located here. The central command of the Republic of China Navy is located in Shilin.

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]

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Architecture

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

Transportation

The center is accessible within walking distance west from Zhishan Station of Taipei Metro.

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References

  1. ↑ "Topping-off ceremony held for Xiqu Center of Taiwan". Ministry of Culture. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
  2. ↑ "Performance Arts - Xiqu Center of Taiwan". Ministry of Culture. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
  3. ↑ "Venue rental". The Xiqu Center of Taiwan. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
  4. ↑ "Countdown to the official opening of the Xiqu Center". Ministry of Culture. 20 June 2014. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
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