- Chinese Name:明華園歌仔戲團
- Year of Establishment: 1929
- Founder: Chen Ming-chi (陳明吉)
- Did You Know That … ?
- Ming Hwa Yuan is the first traditional performing troupe managed in a modern and systematic way. It has embracednew opportunities fortraditional folk arts, with three generations of Ming Hwa Yuan troupers' immediate and extended family members directly involved in the production and performances.
About the Group
For more than 80 years, Ming Hwa Yuan has made its business to preserve the nation's traditional heritage and introduce Taiwanese opera to the world … (read more)
Select Programs
- 1987 - "The GrandImmortalof Penglai (蓬萊大仙)” - A production based on the story of how Lee Shuan (李玄), the most handsome immortal in Heaven, obtained enlightenment and became the grand immortal of Penglai.
- 2001 - "The White Serpent Tale (白蛇傳)” - A production adapted from an ancient Chinese legend about the love story of a mortal man and an immortal white snake.
- 2009 - "Cat Man (貓神)” - A dramatic work telling the story of individual heroism in the face of institutional injustice through Cat Man, a Robin Hood-like character by night and a young politician by day.
- 2011 - "Formosa-The Legendary Heaven (蓬萊仙島)” - A fantasy drama recounting the saga of a military general under the orders of Heavenly Jade Emperor (玉皇大帝) to take the island of Formosa into his kingdom.
Reviews
- "MHY is acutely aware of the visual possibilities on stage, the utility of stage technology, and the company's promotions and marketing are a classic example for commercial theatres in Taiwan.” - Wu Ming-lun, Asia Theatre Journal
- "Ming Hwa Yuan's performance is filled with the lively, carefree spirit of Taiwanese people. The actors' singing style and their vocals are beautifully balanced together with great characters and roles to create a spellbinding experience.” - Kiyoshi Igarashi, director of Japan's Fujiwara Opera Group
- "Captivating, flamboyant, contemporary; props and costume design are delightfully fresh; musical scores and acting skills are top notch.” -Ke Xing Zhi, Minister of Singapore's Ministry of Education, Arts and News
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