Do you know that the Hong Kong Coliseum (香港體育館) is the second largest indoor facility in Hong Kong (losing to AsiaWorld Arena)? Er, no, not the kind of coliseum with lions and gladiators. It’s a
multi-purpose indoor arena.
The
coliseum is also called Hong Hum Coliseum (紅磡體育館) because it is located in Hung Hom.
This inverted-pyramid looking structure was built in 1983 and costed
about HK$140 million. It has 12,500 seats and could be divided into 3 parts: a 41m x 41m cement flooring arena with
4-side color television monitor for audiences to see clearly from different
angles; a conference room of about 160 square meter which can hold up to 120
people, a place for holding conferences and welcoming guests; 3 reception rooms
with PA systems which can each hold 60 people. And of course there are also
facilities like dressing rooms, make-up rooms and washrooms.
While the Chinese name of the venue can be roughly translated as
“sport arena”, it’s not exclusive to sports events. Lots of concertshH, award
ceremonies, conventions and even university congregations have been held here.
When one talks about the venue, Hongkongers will definitely be
reminded of concert. Holding concerts in Hong Kong Coliseum is the goal of many
artists and can be considered as one of the greatest achievements and
recognitions of their careers. Not to mention that a lot of international
superstars, like David Bowe, Elton John and Ricky Martin have also performed
here, making this stage a sanctuary to the entertainment industry.
The coliseum is loved by many fans because even the cheap seats have
a great view. They also love the part where the performers and the fans can
feel close to each other due to the design, and they believed it’s rare these
days. Many admit that while there are other venues to choose from, the Hong
Kong Coliseum can never truly be replaced, especially for the older generation,
who will never forget that awe-striking moment when they first pay the visit…
Can you hear the echoing cheer? Or see those waving glow sticks?
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