The Hong Kong Coliseum is one of the largest indoor arenas in the South East Asian region,it can comfortably seat up to 12,500 persons and plays host to a number of different events through out the year. Opened on the 27th of April 1983,the Hong Kong Coliseum is a symbol of national pride.
One of the most striking features of this building is its architecture;the inverted pyramid design is imposing and creates a sense of grandeur in the minds of visitors. The design also has a more practical purpose as well,it allows for an unobstructed view of the arena as pillars have not been used. The facility which is currently being managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong government is the second largest such indoor arena in Hong Kong behind the newly built AsiaWorld Arena.
The major attraction of the coliseum is of course the indoor arena;a number of events are held here each year ranging from,sporting competitions to musical and dance performances. The additional facilities available at the Hong Kong Coliseum include a VIP lounge and three conference rooms. These are usually used to hold press conferences,meetings and other allied activities connected with what’s going on in the arena.
As one of the largest indoor arenas in Hong Kong it plays host to a cross section of different musicians and artists. Among those that have performed here are Elton John,Jackie Chan,Ricky Martin,Air Supply and Andy Lau. Large scale events such as the New York Philharmonic Orchestra performances,the Miss Hong Kong pageant,the Hong Kong Film Awards and Flamingo Domingo were also held here.
The Hong Kong Coliseum is easily accessible by road and rail networks and a Hong Kong Island hotel can be found easily nearby. One such hotel in Hong Kong is Hotel Jen which offers great accommodation options for travelers.
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