Chapter 2. Towards the Enrichment and Spread of Culture
� 2 The Rise of Local Art and Culture
4. Improvement and Enrichment of Cultural Facilities
As centers for promoting regional culture, public cultural facilities play an important role in raising the level of art and culture in local areas by providing the inhabitants of the community with opportunities to appreciate performing arts such as music, drama and works of fine art, as well as providing facilities in which the results of cultural activities can be presented. The recent increase in participation in cultural activities on an everyday level has brought about a corresponding increased demand for such facilities.