Traditional hand puppetry originated in Fujian, a province of China in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. In the 50's, to attract more audience, puppeteers in Taiwan decided to create puppets in large sizes and add modern music, lighting and special effects in the show. performances. It's called the Golden Light Puppet. TV Hand Puppet is a new type of puppetry that started appearing on TV in the 70's. These puppets are larger, more gorgeous, and more delicate. This art form has become very popular among the younger generation in Taiwan.
Show summary:
Part 1 - Main Program
Plot: The Mayor and the Lion.
Scene 1: A funny mayor greets the audience
Scene 2: Two boys performing Chinese kung fu
Scene 3: The lion walks around, sleeps, does somersaults and salutes.
Scene 4: The mayor plays with the lion.
Scene 5: A man-eating monster claims to be afraid of any hard rock you throw…
Part 2 - Introduction to the art of hand puppetry in Taiwan and learn more about traditional puppetry, every guest can learn how to perform with puppets.
Part 3 - Invite you to the stage to perform
Join the stage performance and experience “Taiwanese Hand Puppet” with us..