China's National Center for the Performing Arts lit up to mark 11th anniversary of its founding
Updated 08:36, 26-Dec-2018
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The National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) also known as the "Giant Egg" was lit up with vibrant colors to mark the 11th anniversary of its founding in Beijing on Saturday. /VCG Photo

The National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) also known as the "Giant Egg" was lit up with vibrant colors to mark the 11th anniversary of its founding in Beijing on Saturday. /VCG Photo

Designed by French architect Paul Andreu in 2001, the inaugural concert was held in the egg-shaped structure in 2007. /VCG Photo

Designed by French architect Paul Andreu in 2001, the inaugural concert was held in the egg-shaped structure in 2007. /VCG Photo

The state-level art center spans around 12,000 square meters to the west of Tian’anmen Square, and can seat more than 5,000 people in its three halls. /VCG Photo

The state-level art center spans around 12,000 square meters to the west of Tian’anmen Square, and can seat more than 5,000 people in its three halls. /VCG Photo

The exterior of the theater is a titanium-accented glass dome that is completely surrounded by a man-made lake. /VCG Photo

The exterior of the theater is a titanium-accented glass dome that is completely surrounded by a man-made lake. /VCG Photo