Paper Windmill Theatre's Taiwanese Hokkien Version of 'Shunfeng Er's New Censer' Debuts in Hualien on Mazu's Birthday
Paper Windmill Theatre's Taiwanese Hokkien version of 'Shunfeng Er's New Censer' was performed in Hualien on Mazu's birthday and the eve of Mother's Day, attracting approximately 1,500 attendees, aiming to soothe the hearts of residents affected by recent disasters through cultural arts.
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(Taipei, May 9, Central News Agency reporter Chao Ching-yu) Paper Windmill Theatre's Taiwanese Hokkien version of 'Shunfeng Er's New Censer' made its way to Hualien's Guangfu Sugar Factory for a performance today. Coinciding with Mazu's 23rd day of the third lunar month birthday and the eve of Mother's Day, 1,500 Hualien residents braved the wind and rain to watch the play with their families.
Ren Chien-cheng, head of Paper Windmill Theatre, stated at the scene that after the Mata'an Creek landslide incident, Minister of Culture Lee Yuan hoped that Paper Windmill could perform in Guangfu Township to comfort the local residents through the power of culture and arts. "Today's date is truly fortunate and blissful. Not only is it Mazu's birthday, but it also coincides with the eve of Mother's Day. Coming to Hualien's Guangfu Township on such a blessed day for a performance makes Paper Windmill feel greatly honored."
The Taiwanese Hokkien version of 'Shunfeng Er's New Censer' is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and hosted by Paper Windmill Theatre. Many 'super volunteers' who assisted in the Mata'an Creek landslide disaster, such as 'shovelers,' 'electricians,' 'material providers,' and 'medical/fire volunteers,' attended the performance. Returning to Guangfu Township, everyone was happy to see the township slowly regaining its former charm and to gather again to watch the play.
'Shunfeng Er's New Censer' is adapted from Li Tong's work of the same name. It features Shunfeng Er, a Mazu guardian in Taiwanese folk beliefs, as the protagonist. It describes his journey of self-discovery and redemption, from leaving home impulsively to gradually understanding life lessons such as 'trust,' 'tolerance,' 'empathy,' and 'love.'
To promote Taiwanese Hokkien, Paper Windmill also brought Mazu blessing cards from Baishatun Gongtian Temple, inviting the public to speak Taiwanese Hokkien together. By speaking a Taiwanese Hokkien blessing, greeting, or everyday phrase at the service desk, participants could receive a blessing card. Many parents brought their children to speak Taiwanese Hokkien together, starting with simple phrases like 'Happy Birthday Mazu,' 'Go for it,' and 'I live in Guangfu Township,' allowing children to naturally learn their mother tongue through participation.
Paper Windmill Theatre's Taiwanese Hokkien version of 'Shunfeng Er's New Censer' has one more performance scheduled for the 29th at the circular plaza of the Kaohsiung City Cultural Center. (Edited by Wu Su-rou) 1150509
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(Taipei, May 9, Central News Agency reporter Chao Ching-yu) Paper Windmill Theatre's Taiwanese Hokkien version of 'Shunfeng Er's New Censer' made its way to Hualien's Guangfu Sugar Factory for a performance today. Coinciding with Mazu's 23rd day of the third lunar month birthday and the eve of Mother's Day, 1,500 Hualien residents braved the wind and rain to watch the play with their families.
Ren Chien-cheng, head of Paper Windmill Theatre, stated at the scene that after the Mata'an Creek landslide incident, Minister of Culture Lee Yuan hoped that Paper Windmill could perform in Guangfu Township to comfort the local residents through the power of culture and arts. "Today's date is truly fortunate and blissful. Not only is it Mazu's birthday, but it also coincides with the eve of Mother's Day. Coming to Hualien's Guangfu Township on such a blessed day for a performance makes Paper Windmill feel greatly honored."
The Taiwanese Hokkien version of 'Shunfeng Er's New Censer' is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and hosted by Paper Windmill Theatre. Many 'super volunteers' who assisted in the Mata'an Creek landslide disaster, such as 'shovelers,' 'electricians,' 'material providers,' and 'medical/fire volunteers,' attended the performance. Returning to Guangfu Township, everyone was happy to see the township slowly regaining its former charm and to gather again to watch the play.
'Shunfeng Er's New Censer' is adapted from Li Tong's work of the same name. It features Shunfeng Er, a Mazu guardian in Taiwanese folk beliefs, as the protagonist. It describes his journey of self-discovery and redemption, from leaving home impulsively to gradually understanding life lessons such as 'trust,' 'tolerance,' 'empathy,' and 'love.'
To promote Taiwanese Hokkien, Paper Windmill also brought Mazu blessing cards from Baishatun Gongtian Temple, inviting the public to speak Taiwanese Hokkien together. By speaking a Taiwanese Hokkien blessing, greeting, or everyday phrase at the service desk, participants could receive a blessing card. Many parents brought their children to speak Taiwanese Hokkien together, starting with simple phrases like 'Happy Birthday Mazu,' 'Go for it,' and 'I live in Guangfu Township,' allowing children to naturally learn their mother tongue through participation.
Paper Windmill Theatre's Taiwanese Hokkien version of 'Shunfeng Er's New Censer' has one more performance scheduled for the 29th at the circular plaza of the Kaohsiung City Cultural Center. (Edited by Wu Su-rou) 1150509
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