Introduction to the National Performing Arts Center: The International Performing Arts Center, built with assistance from China, opened in November 2009 and covers an area of nearly 40,000 square meters. The Arts Center is a large-scale multi-functional cultural facility that integrates theaters, colleges, hotels and casual dining. It is also the first arts center in the Caribbean with more than 1,000 seats. In the future, it will also become a major landmark in the Caribbean.