Gimhae Cultural Center Completes Renovation After 17 Years... Reopening on the 4th

Grand Opening Opera Performance of 'Heo Wanghu'

A bird's-eye view of the renovated Gyeongnam Gimhae Culture and Arts Center.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Gimhae Cultural Center in Gyeongnam will reopen on the 4th after completing a large-scale remodeling project for the first time in 17 years.

Opened in 2005, Gimhae Cultural Center underwent renovations from June to August this year, replacing the seats and flooring in the performance hall and improving facilities such as dressing rooms and the lobby.

To commemorate the reopening, Gimhae City plans to stage its self-produced opera "Heo Wanghu" on the center's stage on the 24th.

The opera Heo Wanghu is based on the love story of "King Suro and Queen Heo," which marks the beginning of the Gaya civilization 2,000 years ago and is considered the origin of iron culture.

Since its premiere in Gimhae in April 2021, it has been invited to the 17th Daegu International Opera Festival and the Seoul Opera Festival, and in May it was performed as an invited work at the 13th Korea Opera Festival.

A city official said, "This renovation has greatly improved the performance and viewing environment, and we expect to provide citizens with a more comfortable and enjoyable performance culture."

Mayor Hong Taeyong said, "With the new look of Gimhae Cultural Center, we will actively support the flourishing of diverse culture and arts."

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