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According to Guinness World Records, the largest building used for theatrical performances is the Great Auditorium in the Great Hall of the People. Located on the western edge of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, the Great Hall of the People is a state building that became operational in 1959.
Great Hall of the People. (Photo credit: Wikimedia)
New Delhi: For centuries, theaters have played a significant role in entertaining people, educating, and changing their lives through the beauty of the arts. March 27 is observed annually as World Theater Day to mark the value of theater and raise awareness among people about the importance of theater in human life. Theater is an art form that showcases the beauty of live performance, setting the stage alive. There is no chance of a retake in the theater, like shooting for big screens. While people all over the world, especially those who love arts and culture, observe the special day on March 27, do you know which building is the largest building used for theatrical performances ? This is the Great Auditorium in the Great Hall of the People.
The Great Auditorium
According to Guinness World Records, the largest building used for theatrical performances is the Great Auditorium in the Great Hall of the People. Located on the western edge of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, the Great Hall of the People is a state building and became operational in 1959.
Auditorium Specification
The Grand Auditorium, which is mainly used as the seat of the National People’s Congress, is actually used as a theater space for multiple cultural activities and artistic performances. With the
The Auditorium is 76 meters long, 60 meters wide and 33 meters high with a volume of approximately 90,000 cubic metres. It offers seating for around 10,000 people, equivalent to the size of the Chinese Parliament.
A feature of the Great Hall of the People
The building’s magnificent structure is designed to reflect China’s ethnic unity and equality. At 356 meters long and 206.5 meters wide, the building covers an area of 171,801 square metres. The Great Hall of the People has three different sections.
The northern part of the great hall contains a number of important halls including the State Speech Hall, the East Hall, the West Hall, the North Hall, the State Banquet Hall, and other large halls.
The central part of the building includes the Congress Hall (SCPCC Standing Committee meets in conference), the Main Auditorium, the Great Auditorium, the Golden Hall, the Central Hall, and other large halls.
The southern part of the building mainly consists of the office building of the Standing Committee of the Chinese People’s Congress.
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