The Leopard  is an excerpt from the Chinese classic novel "Journey to the West". Deng Hong was a wealthy man with a lovely daughter. A monster named the Leopard took interest in Deng's daughter and proposed marriage. Despite Deng's refusal, the Leopard persisted, setting a wedding date. In his deep despair, Deng encountered Monk Tang San-Zang and his disciples. Hearing Deng's troubles, Monk Tang promised to help. On the wedding night, Monkey King and Zhu Ba-Jie disguised as Deng's daughter and maid to confront the Leopard and saved the Deng’s family.

The Leopard by KAO Hao-Chun
Monkey King by CHUANG Chiao-Wei 

Buddhist Monk Tang Sanzang and his three disciples headed west to receive scriptures from India. On the way, they encountered every manner of monster and beast, but the party was protected by the powerful and cunning of Monkey King. One day, they fell into the Bottomless Pit, where Monk Tang was taken in by the Rat Spirit, who desired to feast on the flesh of the monk and became immortal. The Monkey King searched for Monk Tang but was defeated by the Rat Spirit. Monkey King called upon the Cat Spirit, and saved the day.

Monkey King by LIU Hsiang-Chih
Rat Spirit by LIN Shih-Ying
Cat Spirit by LO Da-Jing

Synopsis
A carp spirit who has cultivated for a thousand years falls in love with Zhang Zhen. She transforms herself into the likeness of Jin Mudan, the daughter of a wealthy family who is betrothed to Zhang Zhen and arranges a chance encounter with him. The two fall deeply in love and pledge to be together forever. However, when the real Jin family patriarch learns that Zhang Zhen’s family has fallen on hard times, he decides to renege on the engagement. Later, in the garden, Zhang Zhen encounters the real Jin Mudan. Since she doesn’t recognize him, they quarrel bitterly. At that moment, the carp spirit reappears in the form of Jin Mudan, captures both the real Mudan and her father, and the turtle spirit transforms into the father’s likeness to promise that the wedding will take place the next day.

Taiwanese Opera (kua-á-hì) 
In the 1920s, the entertainment scene was ablaze in Taiwan, and out of this lively era emerged Taiwanese Opera. Mixing and mingling with different popular local theater styles, it quickly stole the spotlight as the go-to performing art. From its humble beginnings in outdoor settings, it ventured into indoor theaters, radio broadcasts, movies, and even TV shows, adding to its rich history and style.
Taiwanese Opera is sung and spoken in a blend of Zhangzhou and Quanzhou Hokkien, giving it that special local touch. The tunes are catchy and straightforward, making it a breeze to follow along, and the lyrics reflects the charms of the everyday life. Taiwanese Opera stands as a quintessential embodiment of Taiwan's rich cultural heritage.

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