Weiwuying Packed with Arts Events: 'Human Condition 8' and Sangouda Southern Band to Take the Stage
The National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying) will present Greenray Theatre's 'Human Condition 8 - The Common Man's Song' from May 15-17, followed by a performance from the Sangouda Southern Band, led by Hakka musician Yen Chih-wen, on June 10.
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(Central News Agency, Kaohsiung, 14th, by reporter Lin Chiao-lien) The National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying) continues to host a stream of cultural events. Greenray Theatre's 'Human Condition 8 - The Common Man's Song' will be staged from May 15 to 17. Following that, 'Weiwuying Showtime' will feature a performance by the Sangouda Southern Band, led by Hakka music creator Yen Chih-wen, on June 10.
Weiwuying announced in a press release today that Yen Chih-wen founded the music group Sangouda Band in 1997 with the mission of promoting contemporary Hakka music. In the same year, he released his first solo creative album, becoming the first person to enter Taiwan's mainstream music market with a Hakka-language album. His creations exhibit a deep and delicate local sentiment, composing lyrics and music about his hometown's stories in his mother tongue, and elegantly blending Western music theory with Eastern humanistic foundations.
Weiwuying mentioned that in 2026, guided by the source of his creativity, the Sangouda Band embarked on a journey back home. Yen Chih-wen brought his years of accumulated musical energy back to Shinpi, Pingtung, and gathered several seasoned, top-tier musicians from the Kaohsiung-Pingtung area to form the Sangouda Southern Band. This includes the versatile pianist Chung Cheng, who is proficient in multiple instruments; bassist Tang Ming-hung, who precisely controls the rhythmic soul; and drummer Liu Hsin-yi, with her excellent sense of rhythm.
This 'Voice from the Land' performance also features a special guest, top trombonist Teng Yi-chun, who has a strong background from the Berklee College of Music in the U.S. and is active in jazz bands both domestically and internationally. It is worth noting that this is the 'first hall performance' for this new lineup since its formation. They have exclusively dedicated this meaningful debut to the audience of 'Weiwuying Showtime.'
Greenray Theatre stated today that playwright-director Wu Nien-jen's work 'Human Condition 8 - The Common Man's Song' will be on tour in Kaohsiung this weekend. The play delves into topics such as blended families, the stress of long-term care, and intergenerational communication, all from the perspective of a retired man, starting from a LINE family group chat.
Wu Nien-jen expressed that although it is a rare comedy in the Human Condition series, 'this time, the play seems to be about myself, like looking in the mirror while shaving—a close look, and a slight pain.'
To meet the Kaohsiung audience early, Wu Nien-jen recently teamed up with executive director Wu Ting-chien and Fire EX. lead singer Sam Yang for promotional talks at the Kaohsiung Public Library and Weiwuying. The witty and sparkling dialogue has left the public with high expectations for this rare work that focuses on the perspective of a retired man. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150514
Weiwuying announced in a press release today that Yen Chih-wen founded the music group Sangouda Band in 1997 with the mission of promoting contemporary Hakka music. In the same year, he released his first solo creative album, becoming the first person to enter Taiwan's mainstream music market with a Hakka-language album. His creations exhibit a deep and delicate local sentiment, composing lyrics and music about his hometown's stories in his mother tongue, and elegantly blending Western music theory with Eastern humanistic foundations.
Weiwuying mentioned that in 2026, guided by the source of his creativity, the Sangouda Band embarked on a journey back home. Yen Chih-wen brought his years of accumulated musical energy back to Shinpi, Pingtung, and gathered several seasoned, top-tier musicians from the Kaohsiung-Pingtung area to form the Sangouda Southern Band. This includes the versatile pianist Chung Cheng, who is proficient in multiple instruments; bassist Tang Ming-hung, who precisely controls the rhythmic soul; and drummer Liu Hsin-yi, with her excellent sense of rhythm.
This 'Voice from the Land' performance also features a special guest, top trombonist Teng Yi-chun, who has a strong background from the Berklee College of Music in the U.S. and is active in jazz bands both domestically and internationally. It is worth noting that this is the 'first hall performance' for this new lineup since its formation. They have exclusively dedicated this meaningful debut to the audience of 'Weiwuying Showtime.'
Greenray Theatre stated today that playwright-director Wu Nien-jen's work 'Human Condition 8 - The Common Man's Song' will be on tour in Kaohsiung this weekend. The play delves into topics such as blended families, the stress of long-term care, and intergenerational communication, all from the perspective of a retired man, starting from a LINE family group chat.
Wu Nien-jen expressed that although it is a rare comedy in the Human Condition series, 'this time, the play seems to be about myself, like looking in the mirror while shaving—a close look, and a slight pain.'
To meet the Kaohsiung audience early, Wu Nien-jen recently teamed up with executive director Wu Ting-chien and Fire EX. lead singer Sam Yang for promotional talks at the Kaohsiung Public Library and Weiwuying. The witty and sparkling dialogue has left the public with high expectations for this rare work that focuses on the perspective of a retired man. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150514