"Mei Shi Yi Tong Qu Kan Ju" to Debut June 25, Theater Troupes to Perform Children's Plays in 4 Elementary Schools
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A children's theater tour,
The Yangmei District Office in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, is launching a children's theater tour called "Mei Shi Yi Tong Qu Kan Ju" starting June 25. The initiative aims to bring professional theater troupes into four elementary schools to expose children to the arts through engaging performances.
The tour will feature four diverse and popular children's theater groups. The opening performance on June 25 at Ruimei Elementary School will be "Environmental Love for the Earth - Circus Carnival" by Xin Xiang Creation Theater Troupe, focusing on environmental protection and sustainable development through interactive shows.
Subsequent performances include "The Adventures of Peter the Wild Boy" by Rhino Theater Troupe on June 26 at Ruipu Elementary School, which integrates lessons on integrity and honesty into an adventure story. On June 29, Gift Box Theater Troupe will present "The Great Adventure of the South China Sea" at Datong Elementary School, emphasizing teamwork and perseverance. The tour concludes on June 30 at Yangmei Elementary School with "Grandma Sprite's Ancestral Secret Recipe" by Wu Chu Tuan Story Kingdom, a performance in Hakka and Mandarin that highlights sharing, care, and the warmth of helping others.
Yangmei District Mayor Shi Yonggong stated that the "Mei Shi Yi Tong Qu Kan Ju" tour not only enhances students' artistic cultivation but also allows them to learn about Hakka culture and diverse values through theater. The program seeks to broaden children's horizons through laughter and interaction.
Mei Shi Yi Tong Qu Kan Ju will bring excellent performing arts teams into schools, not only enhancing students' artistic cultivation but also allowing children to learn about Hakka culture and diverse values in the process of appreciating drama.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.