Wen Ying Hall
The Wen Ying Hall (Chinese: 文英館; pinyin: Wényīng Guǎn) is a cultural center in North District, Taichung, Taiwan.
| Wen Ying Hall | |
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文英館 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Cultural center |
| Location | North, Taichung, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 24°08′51.0″N 120°41′12.8″E |
| Opened | October 1976 |
| Owner | Cultural Affairs Bureau of Taichung City Government |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 4,710 m2 |
History
The center was established in October 1976 by entrepreneur He Yong and funded by the Taichung Wen Ying Foundation. In 1997, the second floor of the building was converted into the Special Exhibition Room for Traditional Taiwan Block Print.[1]
Architecture
The design of the building is a mix blend between western and Chinese style. The building consists of Zhunzheng Auditorium, Traditional Taiwanese Woodblock Prints Special Collections Room, Wen Ying Gallery and Training Room.[2]
Exhibition
The center houses more than 3,000 pieces of cultural and folk artifacts.
Transportation
The hall is accessible within walking distance north of Taichung Station of Taiwan Railways.
References
- "文化部-地方文化館". moc.gov.tw.
- "Taichung City Dadun Cultural Center-About the Center-Space Guide". taichung.gov.tw.
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