NATIONAL THEATRE in TAIPEI

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The National Theater Hall (traditional Chinese: simplified Chinese:) and National Concert Hall (traditional Chinese: simplified Chinese: ), or together the National Theater and Concert Hall are twin performing arts venues at Liberty Square in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan. Completed in 1987, the landmarks stand on the south and north sides of the square with Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall to the east. Together the venues are referred to by the abbreviation NTCH. The square itself sits near Ketagalan Boulevard, site of the Presidential Office Building, the National Central Library, the National Taiwan Museum, and the 228 Peace Memorial Park. This is the National Theatre. INFORMATION FROM: Wikipaedia IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth TAKEN: October 2023 in Taipei.

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Taiwan's National Theater and National Concert Hall are two of the first major modern performing arts facilities to be established in Asia. Upon the death of Chiang Kai-shek in 1975, the Kuomintang government authorized the construction of a monument and cultural arts facilities on the grounds of a memorial plaza. INFORMATION FROM: WIKIPAEDIA IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth TAKEN: IN TAIPEI October 2023

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Yang Cho-cheng and Architects and Engineers Associates were responsible for the overall design. The buildings, though modern in function and purpose, recall traditional elements of Chinese palace architecture. INFORMATION FROM: WIKIPAEDIA IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth TAKEN: October 2023 in Taipei.

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The structures were completed on 20 September 1987, and officially opened their doors the following month as venues of the "National Chiang Kai-shek Cultural Center". Vice President Lee Teng-hui and Premier Yu Kuo-hua presided over the opening ceremonies for the two buildings on 31 October 1987. INFORMATION FROM: WIKIPAEDIA IMAGE: By Hazel Hogarth TAKEN: October 2023 in TAIPEI.

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In addition to enjoying world-class musical, dance and theater performances, center visitors can also tour the cultural gallery and performing arts library. INFORMATION FROM: National Theatre and Concert Hall Taiwan Website. IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth TAKEN: October 2023, in Taipei.

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The National Theater and Concert Hall, located at the National Chiang Kai-Shek Cultural Center, are two of Taiwan’s first, and premier, performing arts venues. Constructed in 1987, the twin buildings mirror one another and feature classical Chinese palace architecture. Both host a wide array of musical and theatrical performances. INFORMATION FROM: VIATOR - a trip advisor company. IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth TAKEN: October 2023 in Taiwan.

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The National Theater and Concert Hall showcase both local and international orchestras and musicians, and performances range from the traditional to the contemporary. Select family-friendly performances and workshops are also held, while the facility’s Performing Arts Library is both an important research center and host to public events. INFORMATION FROM: VIATOR - a trip advisor company IMAGE: by Hazel Hogarth TAKEN: October 2023 in TAIPEI.

0228 NATIONAL THEATRE TAIPEI

Located in the Boai District in central Taipei, the National Theater & Concert Hall (or the NTCH) are twin performing arts venues. Completed in 1987, the landmarks stand on the south and north sides of the square with Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall to the east. Each structure can host at least two events simultaneously. The National Theater contains a smaller Experimental Theater and the National Concert Hall holds a more intimate Recital Hall. Outdoor performances can be staged simultaneously on the square. Both structures house art galleries, libraries, shops, and restaurants. The National Theater also houses a Performing Arts Library. Both venues host a constant stream of events by local and international artists each year and serve as the site of a variety of festivals and special events, including the Taipei International Arts Festival, a series of International Arts Festivals, the British Theatre Festival, the Chinese Drama Festival, the Taipei Film Festival. INFORMATION FROM: Culture Place IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth TAKEN: October 2023 in Taipei.