Hakka Play "Lantern Monster" to be Performed for 3 Consecutive Days from 24th with Street Closure in Front of Hsinchu County Gov't
The Paper Windmill Theatre will perform the Hakka family play 'Lantern Monster' from April 24 to 26 at the Hsinchu County Government square. Hosted by the Hakka Affairs Council, the play promotes environmental protection and Hakka culture, featuring Chinese subtitles for its predominantly Hakka dialogue.
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(CNA Reporter Kuo Hsuan-wei, Hsinchu County, 24th) The Hsinchu County Government stated that the Paper Windmill Theatre will close the street on Xianzheng 6th Road in front of the county government from today until the 26th to perform the Hakka family play "Lantern Monster." Glow sticks will be distributed in the seating area before the performance, and raincoats will be provided depending on the weather.
This event, hosted by the Hakka Affairs Council, will take place for three consecutive days starting at 7 PM. Hakka Affairs Council Minister Gu Hsiu-fei and Hsinchu County Magistrate Yang Wen-ke attended the promotional press conference. Gu Hsiu-fei stated that "Lantern Monster" features massive mechanical props, requiring a suitable venue and surrounding traffic management. She thanked Yang Wen-ke and Zhubei City Mayor Cheng Chao-fang for their support, leading their teams to help resolve difficulties.
Yang Wen-ke said the background of "Lantern Monster" is the coexistence of the ocean and land, containing the Hakka people's spiritual beliefs and cultural values of respecting heaven, cherishing things, and guarding their homeland. Through the story of the Melon tribe and the Lantern Monster, it conveys the important concepts of protecting the environment and cherishing the homeland. It is edutaining and suitable for family viewing.
Yang Wen-ke stated that about 80% of the "Lantern Monster" performance content is presented in Hakka. A large screen is set up on-site to simultaneously display Chinese subtitles and performance footage, interspersed with some Mandarin dialogue, allowing audiences from different language backgrounds to easily understand the plot.
The Hsinchu County Government stated that in coordination with the event, Xianzheng 6th Road (the middle section between Guangming 6th Road and Guangming 9th Road) will be closed from today until the 27th. Relevant notices have been posted at the intersections of Guangming 6th Road, Guangming 9th Road, and Xianzheng 6th Road. (Editor: Li Ming-tsung)
(CNA Reporter Kuo Hsuan-wei, Hsinchu County, 24th) The Hsinchu County Government stated that the Paper Windmill Theatre will close the street on Xianzheng 6th Road in front of the county government from today until the 26th to perform the Hakka family play "Lantern Monster." Glow sticks will be distributed in the seating area before the performance, and raincoats will be provided depending on the weather.
This event, hosted by the Hakka Affairs Council, will take place for three consecutive days starting at 7 PM. Hakka Affairs Council Minister Gu Hsiu-fei and Hsinchu County Magistrate Yang Wen-ke attended the promotional press conference. Gu Hsiu-fei stated that "Lantern Monster" features massive mechanical props, requiring a suitable venue and surrounding traffic management. She thanked Yang Wen-ke and Zhubei City Mayor Cheng Chao-fang for their support, leading their teams to help resolve difficulties.
Yang Wen-ke said the background of "Lantern Monster" is the coexistence of the ocean and land, containing the Hakka people's spiritual beliefs and cultural values of respecting heaven, cherishing things, and guarding their homeland. Through the story of the Melon tribe and the Lantern Monster, it conveys the important concepts of protecting the environment and cherishing the homeland. It is edutaining and suitable for family viewing.
Yang Wen-ke stated that about 80% of the "Lantern Monster" performance content is presented in Hakka. A large screen is set up on-site to simultaneously display Chinese subtitles and performance footage, interspersed with some Mandarin dialogue, allowing audiences from different language backgrounds to easily understand the plot.
The Hsinchu County Government stated that in coordination with the event, Xianzheng 6th Road (the middle section between Guangming 6th Road and Guangming 9th Road) will be closed from today until the 27th. Relevant notices have been posted at the intersections of Guangming 6th Road, Guangming 9th Road, and Xianzheng 6th Road. (Editor: Li Ming-tsung)