FOCUS 13 Mixed-Use Commercial Complex Opens, Chen Chi-mai: Becomes New Landmark of Asia New Bay
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai attended the opening ceremony of "FOCUS 13 Coral Plaza," a new cultural and creative mixed-use commercial complex in Kaohsiung's Asia New Bay area, hailing it as a "new landmark for Asia New Bay." The facility is expected to attract tourists and inject new cultural energy into Kaohsiung.
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(Central News Agency Reporter Lin Qiaolian, Kaohsiung, 8th) The area around the Kaohsiung Pop Music Center has a new highlight: the cultural and creative mixed-use commercial complex "FOCUS 13 Coral Plaza" opened today. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai said that in the past, people drafted to Kinmen (Kinmen is an island belonging to Taiwan) had to board ships here, and now it has become a "new landmark of Asia New Bay."
When Chen Chi-mai attended the unveiling ceremony of "FOCUS 13 Coral Plaza" today and delivered a speech, he said that Pier 13, where "FOCUS 13 Coral Plaza" is located, is a shared memory for older generations of Taiwanese. "In the past, people going to serve in Kinmen had to board ships here. This was once a pier full of stories of farewells, carrying many touching moments of welcoming and sending off, just like a train station."
He stated that 20 years ago, during his tenure as acting mayor, with the support of former President Chen Shui-bian and former Premier Frank Hsieh, Piers 1 to 22 were handed over to the city government for management. However, at that time, even Mayor Chen Chu had to protest on the streets to fight for the construction of the Kaohsiung Pop Music Center; now, with the Passenger Transport Center, Pier-2 Art Center, Shaka Warehouse, and now "FOCUS 13 Coral Plaza," Love River Bay has become a new landmark for Kaohsiung.
Chen Chi-mai said that this area, combined with surrounding quality developments such as the Kaohsiung Pop Music Center and light rail, connects the Asia New Bay waterfront cultural and creative corridor all the way to the Pier-2 Art Center, forming a complete harbor tourism route. This will not only attract more domestic and international tourists but also inject new popular cultural energy into Kaohsiung, making it a top choice for Kaohsiung tourism.
Chen Hui-shu, Chairman of Gaocheng Creative, stated that the city government's promotion of "port-city integration" has brought the harbor into the daily lives of citizens. The opening event of "FOCUS 13 Coral Plaza" was themed "Riding the Waves," representing Kaohsiung's spirit of forging ahead bravely and fearlessly in the face of challenges, and also symbolizing the mall's power to coexist, prosper, and continue moving forward with the city of Kaohsiung.
The operators stated that the "FOCUS 13 Coral Plaza" mixed-use commercial complex covers an area of 2100 pings and brings together more than 40 domestic and international brands. It has two floors internally; the first floor gathers trendy brand selections, and the second floor is planned as a slow-living leisure dining space, offering panoramic views of the blue Love River Bay through large floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a transparent, bright, immersive new shopping experience and a comfortable, slow-paced leisure environment. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150508
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(Central News Agency Reporter Lin Qiaolian, Kaohsiung, 8th) The area around the Kaohsiung Pop Music Center has a new highlight: the cultural and creative mixed-use commercial complex "FOCUS 13 Coral Plaza" opened today. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai said that in the past, people drafted to Kinmen (Kinmen is an island belonging to Taiwan) had to board ships here, and now it has become a "new landmark of Asia New Bay."
When Chen Chi-mai attended the unveiling ceremony of "FOCUS 13 Coral Plaza" today and delivered a speech, he said that Pier 13, where "FOCUS 13 Coral Plaza" is located, is a shared memory for older generations of Taiwanese. "In the past, people going to serve in Kinmen had to board ships here. This was once a pier full of stories of farewells, carrying many touching moments of welcoming and sending off, just like a train station."
He stated that 20 years ago, during his tenure as acting mayor, with the support of former President Chen Shui-bian and former Premier Frank Hsieh, Piers 1 to 22 were handed over to the city government for management. However, at that time, even Mayor Chen Chu had to protest on the streets to fight for the construction of the Kaohsiung Pop Music Center; now, with the Passenger Transport Center, Pier-2 Art Center, Shaka Warehouse, and now "FOCUS 13 Coral Plaza," Love River Bay has become a new landmark for Kaohsiung.
Chen Chi-mai said that this area, combined with surrounding quality developments such as the Kaohsiung Pop Music Center and light rail, connects the Asia New Bay waterfront cultural and creative corridor all the way to the Pier-2 Art Center, forming a complete harbor tourism route. This will not only attract more domestic and international tourists but also inject new popular cultural energy into Kaohsiung, making it a top choice for Kaohsiung tourism.
Chen Hui-shu, Chairman of Gaocheng Creative, stated that the city government's promotion of "port-city integration" has brought the harbor into the daily lives of citizens. The opening event of "FOCUS 13 Coral Plaza" was themed "Riding the Waves," representing Kaohsiung's spirit of forging ahead bravely and fearlessly in the face of challenges, and also symbolizing the mall's power to coexist, prosper, and continue moving forward with the city of Kaohsiung.
The operators stated that the "FOCUS 13 Coral Plaza" mixed-use commercial complex covers an area of 2100 pings and brings together more than 40 domestic and international brands. It has two floors internally; the first floor gathers trendy brand selections, and the second floor is planned as a slow-living leisure dining space, offering panoramic views of the blue Love River Bay through large floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a transparent, bright, immersive new shopping experience and a comfortable, slow-paced leisure environment. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150508
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