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Taiwan's Traditional Arts Center Explores Humanity in Ninth 'Theater Dreamworks' Exhibition

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • The National Traditional Arts Center's "Theater Dreamworks" exhibition enters its ninth year.
  • This year's theme, "Born to be Human?", features six teams exploring traditional Taiwanese opera aesthetics.
  • The exhibition includes diverse forms like Gezaixi opera, puppetry, Cantonese opera, storytelling, Jingkun opera, and sound-and-tech performances.

Taiwan's National Traditional Arts Center is showcasing its ninth annual "Theater Dreamworks" exhibition, this year exploring the theme "Born to be Human?". Curator Liu Jian-kuo has assembled six distinct performance groups to delve into the aesthetics of traditional opera through a modern lens.

The exhibition features a wide array of artistic expressions, pushing the boundaries of traditional forms. Audiences can expect to see innovative interpretations of Gezaixi opera, intricate puppetry, classic Cantonese opera, engaging storytelling, and the fusion of Jingkun opera with cutting-edge sound and technology.

This initiative aims to foster bold experimentation within the realm of theatrical arts, encouraging artists to reimagine and redefine traditional aesthetics for contemporary audiences. The diverse lineup promises a unique and thought-provoking experience, highlighting the evolving landscape of Taiwanese performing arts.

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