This program features two performances: an indigenous song-and-dance piece presenting tribal culture and festive spirit, followed by a Peking Opera adaptation of Monkey King Borrows the Palm-Leaf Fan.

Greetings from the Taiwanese Aborigines

On Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 20:00

• Tribal Praise: Expressing welcome by singing "Joyfully Celebrating the Harvest Festival". 
•  The Inheritance of Ritual Coronal: This ceremony unites the tribe in harmony through the passing down of the ritual coronal. 
•  Festival: The tribe gathers sincerely and humbly to praise nature. 
•  Training of the Warriors: Men in the tribe are trained to ensure the security of all. 
•  Harvest and Thanksgiving: The Amis tribe is a united and sharing community. They share each other's toil and happiness, coming together to celebrate the harvest. 
•  The Wedding Dance: The entire tribe sings and dances to bless the lovers. 
•  The Joyful Dance: This traditional Amis tune is cheerful and elated, expressing joy and hope with the bright sound of bamboo clappers. 
•  Dance Together: We invite you to dance with us and join in our praise. 
•  Joyful Valley: Hand in hand, heart to heart. Men in the tribe dance to a distinct rhythm, showcasing their bravery and spreading joy throughout the valley.

Monkey King Borrows the Palm-Leaf Fan

On Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 20:30

This story is adapted from the classic novel Journey to the West. Tang Sanzang and his three disciples are commissioned by the Tang emperor to journey west to the land of Tianzhu (India) in search of Buddhist scriptures and to pay homage to the Buddha. Along the way, they endure numerous trials and hardships. When they reach the Flaming Mountain, towering flames block their path, making it impossible to pass. The only way to extinguish the fire is with the Palm-Leaf Fan belonging to Princess Iron Fan. Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, is acquainted with Princess Iron Fan and goes to borrow the fan. However, because he had previously defeated her son, Red Boy, the two bear a longstanding grudge. As a result, Princess Iron Fan refuses his request and even uses the magical fan against him, leaving Wukong unable to withstand its power.

Director: TAI Li-Wu
Monkey King by WANG Yung-Tseng (4/29、5/2、5/8、5/13),
                        by WEI Po-Cheng (5/1、5/6、5/9)
Princess Iron Fan by LIN Ting-Yu
Co-organizers: National Center for Traditional Arts, GuoGuang Opera Company
Gratitude: National Taiwan College of Performing Arts, Department of Jing Ju

Tickets are available now, and program details and artists will be announced soon—stay tuned.