Hong Kong Cultural Center

Since the early 1970s, the City Council has been planning to require the construction of a new cultural site in the Kowloon peninsula to a modern standard like the City Hall in Trung Hoan. The project to build a cultural center encountered many difficulties in finding a suitable location. In 1974, the city government announced the project to build a cultural center planned on the land of Cuu Long station, causing much controversy during that time. The project lasted for many years due to financial difficulties and in 1989, the new Hong Kong Cultural Center building was officially opened.

In the beginning, the building received a lot of public opinion because it was built on the foundation of a long historical station associated with the development of Hong Kong, as well as closed architecture without windows. feeling suffocated. However, over time, this multi-functional artistic building gradually attracts artistic talents from all over the world in all fields such as chamber music, drama, dance... but also a places to visit, check-in indispensable in every journey to the land of Port Thom. Inside is a multi-function art area with a concert hall, a grand theater, a Studio theater, all of which always have a dense performance schedule by domestic and international artistic talents. There are classic works of art that have been performed here such as the ballet The Nutcracker, or contemporary works of art such as Harry Potter, the Chamber of Secrets in Concert. It is also a venue for local arts and cultural programs such as Cantonese opera (with English subtitles), traditional music performances, etc.

Hong Kong Cultural Center is known for its unique and sophisticatedly designed stages and auditoriums, you can choose to enjoy the art show at the theater with more than 2000 seats, or enjoy a set movies at a modern cinema with a capacity of more than 1,500 spectators. Daily performing arts activities here are very rich and diverse, you can choose according to your preferences and budget (ticket prices range from HK$60 to HK$1,000). Are you a check-in believer, live virtual? Do not hesitate to come to the Hong Kong Cultural Center, because it will help you to have beautiful photos to share with friends and relatives. With a unique cubic design, the walls surrounding the building follow a very unique and aesthetic rule, erected in the direction of diagonally to the right and to the side, creating a unique background. two for your photos. With just a smartphone or camera, you will surely have very proud moments, ready to share on facebook or instagram already.

The Hong Kong Cultural Center is adjacent to the Star Ferry Terminal and is the terminus of the bus route to the Star Ferry. In addition, you can easily catch the subway to come here, get off at Tsim Sha Tsui station or Dong Chiem station.

The center is open from 1000 AM to 0800 PM, depending on the schedule of performances of the assigned art programs, you can refer to the website for details at www.hkculturalcentre.gov.hk and choose a suitable program for yourself. okay.