China Cultural Centre (Singapore)
Coordinates: 1°17′53.4″N 103°51′7.1″E / 1.298167°N 103.851972°E
| China Cultural Centre | |
|---|---|
| 中国文化中心 | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Cultural center |
| Location | Central Area, Singapore |
| Construction started | January 2013 |
| Completed | April 2015 |
| Opening | 7 November 2015 |
| Cost | S$44 million |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 11 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Liu Thai Ker |
The China Cultural Centre (Chinese: 中国文化中心) is a cultural center about China in Central Area, Singapore.
History
The cultural center was built at the former People's Association clubhouse. The groundbreaking ceremony for the cultural center was held on 15 November 2010 which was officiated by Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping and Singaporean Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. Construction started from January 2013 and was completed in April 2015.[1] On 7 November 2015, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Singaporean Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong officiated the opening ceremony of the center.[2]
Architecture
The cultural center was designed by architect Liu Thai Ker. It is housed in a 11-story building. It features library, classrooms and multipurpose hall.[1]
Transportation
The cultural center is accessible within walking distance southwest of Bugis MRT Station.
See also
References
- 1 2 Leong, Weng Kam (1 September 2015). "Completed China Cultural Centre to boost arts exchange". Singapore Straits Times. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ↑ Xinhua (17 November 2015). "Xi attends opening ceremony of China Cultural Center in Singapore". China Daily. Retrieved 28 October 2016.