By MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network, Reported by Chen Guanxin
Recently, inflatable art installations have become a trend in Taiwan. Whether it's the inflatable yellow duck or the inflatable whale pavilion, both have sparked quite a buzz domestically. Japan has also recently unveiled a uniquely shaped, 36-meter-long, 30-meter-wide, 18-meter-high "inflatable concert hall" that can be fully inflated in just about two hours. It can accommodate up to 500 people, and when it's time to move, simply deflate it and a truck can easily transport it to the next location.
The world's first inflatable concert hall, "Ark Nova," is currently located in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. (Image source / from www.facebook.com/lucernefestival)
The exterior looks like a purple jelly, while the interior resembles a glowing seashell. This world's first inflatable concert hall, "Ark Nova," where "Ark" means "ark" and "Nova" means "new," is like Noah's Ark surviving a flood. It will host a touring music festival in Japan's 311 earthquake disaster areas, featuring art exhibitions, symphonies, jazz, and other cultural performances over a three-year period. Through music and various activities, it aims to convey positive energy, hope, and encouragement to the people in the disaster zones. Currently, Ark Nova is stationed in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, and the next venue will be announced by the relevant authorities.
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↑Ark Nova will perform at touring music festivals in Japan's 311 earthquake disaster areas. (Image source / from www.facebook.com/lucernefestival)
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↑This scene is reminiscent of the yellow duck when it is being inflated. (Image source / from www.facebook.com/lucernefestival)
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↑The interior of Ark Nova looks like a large glowing seashell. (Image source / from www.facebook.com/lucernefestival)
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↑This inflatable concert hall can accommodate an audience of 500. (Image source / from www.facebook.com/lucernefestival)
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