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Many Grew Up Watching Her Curse! Opera National Treasure Joins 'Slay the Villain' Festival: 'Do I Need to Be Taught How to Curse?'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A "Slay the Villain" art festival is being organized to support Chen Sing-yu following her divorce from Chao Chien-ming.
  • The event has expanded significantly, with its budget growing from initial plans to over NT$6 million.
  • Taiwanese opera star Lu Hsueh-fen will make a special guest appearance, famously responding to an invitation with "Do I need to be taught how to curse? I'll curse myself!"

An art festival titled "Slay the Villain" is being organized in Taiwan to support Chen Sing-yu amidst her high-profile divorce from Chao Chien-ming. The event, initially conceived as a small gathering, has garnered significant public attention and grown substantially, with its budget now exceeding NT$6 million (approximately $180,000 USD).

The festival, scheduled from September 18th to 22nd, aims to express solidarity with Chen Sing-yu. Organizers stated they are happy to spend money to entertain the public and simultaneously promote traditional Taiwanese arts. The event has seen a "shocking" announcement: Taiwanese opera virtuoso Lu Hsueh-fen, renowned for her powerful performances, will be the headline act on the final day, September 22nd.

Lu Hsueh-fen's participation comes with a memorable anecdote. When invited to perform, she reportedly responded with characteristic boldness, "Do I need to be taught how to curse? I'll curse myself!" This statement highlights her strong personality and willingness to engage with the festival's theme. Organizers emphasized that the "Slay the Villain" festival is being taken seriously and hinted that more surprises may be in store.

Do I need to be taught how to curse? I'll curse myself!

— Lu Hsueh-fenThe Taiwanese opera star's response when invited to participate in the festival.
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