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Designed by Latvian studio Mailitis Architects, Shaolin Flying Monks Temple is a unique amphitheater for levitation performances located in Henan province, China.
A platform for artistic performances, but also a place offering the opportunity to fly physically, the Temple features the amphitheater that can house up to 230 spectators. The concept of the structure is to tell the history of Zen and Kung-Fu through artistic performances and architectural image of the building itself. It carries a metaphor of the mountain and the trees inspired by Songshan mountain – natural environment for monks to develop their skills. “The temple is an attempt to create a landmark through mutual respect between history and future, nature and scientific development, Eastern and Western,” say the architects.
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