Sejong Center for the Performing Arts (Korean: 세종문화회관) is the largest arts and cultural complex in Seoul, South Korea. It has an interior area of 53,202m². It is situated in the center of the capital, on Sejongno, a main road that cuts through the capital city of the Joseon Dynasty. The center took 4 years to complete, opening in 1978. It was "built as a cultural center for Seoulites". It currently contains one of the biggest pipe organs in Asia.
After the Seoul National Hall was destroyed by fire in 1972, the City Council of Seoul commissioned the construction of a venue to continue the cultural heritage of that structure. Built in 1978, commissioned by the City of Seoul, Sejong Center was largely unsupported financially for 20 years, being under the control of the Special City of Seoul. In 1999, the center was placed under control of a foundation governed by civilians whose passion for the arts fueled its massive newfound success. This venue hosted Miss Universe 1980.
The center's design was based on a fusion of Korean national symbols and the western architectural designs. The name "Sejong" is from the 4th ruling king of the Joseon Dynasty, Sejong the Great.
On 23 September 2012, the Seoul Metropolitan Government started on a trial basis, a 550-m designated section of Sejong-ro as pedestrian-only but permitted for cyclists. The section includes the road from the Gwanghwamun three-way intersection, along Gwanghwamun Plaza in front of the Sejong Center to the Sejong-ro intersection.[1]
Facilitiesedit
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The Sejong Center is made up of many different halls, centers and theaters.
Main Auditoriumedit
The "Big" Theater as it is called in Korean, is a technologically advanced theater. It opened in 1999 to show Shim Hyung-rae'sYonggary and has a capacity for 3,000 people and is the biggest Theater at the country.
Minor Halledit
Called The "Small" Theater in Korean, is constructed in an interesting style over 2 floors, and can seat 442 people, the stage can allow for 100 people on performance.
Arts Forum Galleriesedit
Main Gallery: The Arts Forum is a large room (1,056 m2) that is divided into 4 separate rooms for viewings of different sizes and numbers.
New Gallery: The New Gallery is a (594 m2) place for artwork that excels in the social, popular and cultural side of Korean art.
Gwang Hwa Moon Gallery: Originally part of the 5th Line Subway Metro System, it houses artworks that are considered to be outstanding by the youth and new up-and-coming artists. Considered to be an example of Subway Art Galleries.
Gwang Hwa Rangedit
The Gwang Hwa Rang is situated underneath the Sejong-ro crossroads, it opened on February 17, 2005, with complete free access to pedestrians and art-discerning Seoulites. It includes a window-gallery that enable by-passers on ground level to peek inside.
Sejong Convention Center and Halledit
The Convention Center and Hall is usually used for big events and conferences. With a size of 627 m2, it can house around 400 people. It is available for many different events. It includes 250 translating systems that interprets five different languages simultaneously. The convention hall has a smaller size convention center that is used for similar purposes and is able to accommodate 120 people.
Sam Chung Gakedit
Measuring in 19417m², Sam Chung Gak is a collaboration of six traditional Korean Housings. Since 2001, it has been used by the center as a place for traditional heritage experience.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Sejong Center news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2015 Learn how and when to remove this template message Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Korean 세종문화회관 is the largest arts and cultural complex in Seoul South Korea It has an interior area of 53 202m It is situated in the center of the capital on Sejongno a main road that cuts through the capital city of the Joseon Dynasty The center took 4 years to complete opening in 1978 It was built as a cultural center for Seoulites It currently contains one of the biggest pipe organs in Asia Sejong Center for the Performing Arts세종문화회관Location175 Sejongdaero Jongno guSeoul 03172 South KoreaCoordinates37 34 21 N 126 58 32 E 37 5725 N 126 9756 E 37 5725 126 9756TypeArt centerDirectorKim Joo songArchitectUm Duk Moon Pyung Goo RheeWebsiteOfficial WebsiteSejong CenterHangul세종문화회관Hanja世宗文化會館Revised RomanizationSejong Munhwa HoegwanMcCune ReischauerSejong Munhwa Hoegwan Contents 1 History 2 Facilities 2 1 Main Auditorium 2 2 Minor Hall 2 3 Arts Forum Galleries 2 4 Gwang Hwa Rang 2 5 Sejong Convention Center and Hall 2 6 Sam Chung Gak 3 Resident companies 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory editAfter the Seoul National Hall was destroyed by fire in 1972 the City Council of Seoul commissioned the construction of a venue to continue the cultural heritage of that structure Built in 1978 commissioned by the City of Seoul Sejong Center was largely unsupported financially for 20 years being under the control of the Special City of Seoul In 1999 the center was placed under control of a foundation governed by civilians whose passion for the arts fueled its massive newfound success This venue hosted Miss Universe 1980 The center s design was based on a fusion of Korean national symbols and the western architectural designs The name Sejong is from the 4th ruling king of the Joseon Dynasty Sejong the Great On 23 September 2012 the Seoul Metropolitan Government started on a trial basis a 550 m designated section of Sejong ro as pedestrian only but permitted for cyclists The section includes the road from the Gwanghwamun three way intersection along Gwanghwamun Plaza in front of the Sejong Center to the Sejong ro intersection 1 Facilities edit nbsp Sejong Center nbsp Sejong CenterThe Sejong Center is made up of many different halls centers and theaters Main Auditorium edit The Big Theater as it is called in Korean is a technologically advanced theater It opened in 1999 to show Shim Hyung rae s Yonggary and has a capacity for 3 000 people and is the biggest Theater at the country Minor Hall edit Called The Small Theater in Korean is constructed in an interesting style over 2 floors and can seat 442 people the stage can allow for 100 people on performance Arts Forum Galleries edit Main Gallery The Arts Forum is a large room 1 056 m2 that is divided into 4 separate rooms for viewings of different sizes and numbers New Gallery The New Gallery is a 594 m2 place for artwork that excels in the social popular and cultural side of Korean art Gwang Hwa Moon Gallery Originally part of the 5th Line Subway Metro System it houses artworks that are considered to be outstanding by the youth and new up and coming artists Considered to be an example of Subway Art Galleries Gwang Hwa Rang edit The Gwang Hwa Rang is situated underneath the Sejong ro crossroads it opened on February 17 2005 with complete free access to pedestrians and art discerning Seoulites It includes a window gallery that enable by passers on ground level to peek inside Sejong Convention Center and Hall edit The Convention Center and Hall is usually used for big events and conferences With a size of 627 m2 it can house around 400 people It is available for many different events It includes 250 translating systems that interprets five different languages simultaneously The convention hall has a smaller size convention center that is used for similar purposes and is able to accommodate 120 people Sam Chung Gak edit Measuring in 19417m Sam Chung Gak is a collaboration of six traditional Korean Housings Since 2001 it has been used by the center as a place for traditional heritage experience Resident companies editSeoul Philharmonic Seoul National Philharmonic Seoul Metropolitan Theater Company City of Seoul Musical Company Seoul Metropolitan Chorus Seoul National Traditional Dance Company Seoul Metropolitan Opera Seoul Youth Orchestra Seoul Youth ChoirSee also editContemporary culture of South Korea List of concert halls Sejong the Great of Joseon Statue of King Sejong Gwanghwamun References edit Pedestrian Zone Planned for Central Seoul Chosun Ilbo 21 September 2012 Retrieved 3 November 2012 nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sejong Center External links editOfficial websitePreceded byPerth Entertainment Centre nbsp Perth Miss Universe venue1980 Succeeded byMinskoff Theater nbsp New York City Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sejong Center amp oldid 1173586283, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
