Ming Hwa Yuan Denies Involvement in 'Quoting Beauty Festival' Amidst Public Divorce Drama

A proposal by netizens to organize a "Quoting Beauty Festival" near the clinic of former first daughter Chen Hsing-yu's ex-husband has ignited widespread online attention following Chen's recent revelation of her divorce. The idea, which suggested staging the classic opera "The Orphan of Zhao" (鍘美案), garnered significant traction online.

Amidst the fervor, the prominent Taiwanese theater troupe "Ming Hwa Yuan" issued a statement clarifying that they had not received any invitation to participate in the proposed festival. The troupe emphasized their commitment to preserving tradition while promoting positive values through their performances. Separately, the "Ming Hwa Yuan Tian Zi Troupe," which did receive an invitation, cited pre-existing performance schedules as the reason for their inability to participate.

Chen Chao-hsien, the executive director of Ming Hwa Yuan and daughter of its founder, personally addressed the situation on Threads. She revealed that the troupe had declined the invitation not only due to scheduling conflicts but more importantly, out of concern that not all members might agree with the event's premise. Upon understanding the context, Chen expressed empathy for any innocent family members who could be affected, questioning whether an event or performance could inadvertently cause further pain to those already hurt.

Reflecting on the classic opera "The Orphan of Zhao," Chen Chao-hsien stated that the true tragedy lies not in whether Chen Shimei is executed, but in the suffering of innocent individuals caught in the conflicts of adults. She acknowledged that if she had not immediately considered the potential emotional distress of those involved, it would have been a failure in thoughtfulness and warmth, for which she apologized. The troupe's stance highlights a sensitivity to the potential impact of public events on individuals' private lives and emotional well-being.