Former idol Han Bing-rong leads 'Soul of Taiwan' performance at Taipei Dome

Taipei's massive Dome stadium recently hosted a spectacular opening ceremony for the 2026 Rotary International Convention, drawing over 37,000 attendees from more than 140 countries. The centerpiece of the event was "Sheng Jia Xun You," a performance by Taiwan's "Yi Xiang Taiwan Theater Troupe," which captivated the global audience with a fusion of traditional temple arts and contemporary high-altitude acrobatics.

The show's director, Han Bing-rong, is drawing attention for his past as a member of the boy band "Tai Chi," managed by idol guru Sun De-rong. Han has transitioned to directing, demonstrating impressive skills in choreography and cross-disciplinary coordination. He successfully united leading Taiwanese performing arts and engineering groups, including the Taiwan Acrobatic Troupe, Wu Ji Theater Company, Fan Tu Art, and Wan Xiang High Altitude, for this ambitious production.

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Taiwan's local temple and parade culture possesses immense and unique international artistic potential. We hope to shape it into Taiwan's own 'T-Pop' through modern technology, trendy choreography, and visual packaging.

The performance vividly translated Taiwan's grassroots religious beliefs into a modern theatrical experience, complete with thunderous temple drumming, intricate "jia jiang" (traditional deity follower) movements, and breathtaking high-altitude chair stacking and human pyramids. The troupe aims to promote a "T-Pop" cultural aesthetic, transforming local temple and parade traditions into a trendy, internationally appealing art form through modern technology, choreography, and visual design.

"Taiwan's local temple and parade culture possesses immense and unique international artistic potential," a representative from the Yi Xiang Taiwan Theater Troupe stated. "We hope to shape it into Taiwan's own 'T-Pop' through modern technology, trendy choreography, and visual packaging." The troupe expressed immense pride in showcasing this "soul of Taiwan" on the world stage at the Dome, highlighting it as a collective honor for all involved. They are committed to continuing this mission, aiming to astound the world with Taiwan's traditional and contemporary aesthetics.

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