2025 TCAF: HERO

5.5 (一) 12:00 TPAC Member pre-sale

5.12 (一) 12:00 Tickets can be purchased

★ 2025 Taipei Children's Arts Festival Immersive Taiwanese Glove Puppetry Experience
★ Inherited from Master Li Tien-Lu's classic works, combined with modern martial arts drama elements.

Taiwanese Glove Puppetry(Budaixi): One of Taiwan's Most Iconic Traditional Theatrical Arts, which is mostly present in Taiwanese and the story is based on the aged traditional Taiwanese legend. However, language barriers and time changes have gradually distanced modern audiences from this ancient art form.

This summer, the Super Art Drama group is going to present a new production. Adapted from the legendary Budaixi work "A Fortuitous Romance" by master Li Tian-lu, "HERO" is re-created by his disciple Huang Qiao-wei. It blends the swordplay elements with live musical accompaniment, presented through a mime-like narrative approach. breaking through language barriers and inviting audiences of all generations and cultures to experience the enchanting world of Budaixi.

The story unfolds across the four seasons, depicting the intertwined love and destiny of swordsman Ye Bufan and Tang Yanxue. From the longing spring to a summer encounter, an unexpected twist in autumn, and a decisive battle in winter, each scene showcases the amazing skill of puppet manipulation and dramatic tension, guiding audiences into the unique aesthetics of Budaixi.

This show also invited the audience to walk into the story and interact with the immersive stage. It is not just a theatrical performance but a seamless blend of tradition and innovation and rediscovered the unique charm of this timeless art form.

Super Art Drama Group
The Super Art Drama group was founded in 2016 by Ciao-Wei Huang, a disciple of Taiwan’s Budaixi masters Tian-Lu Li, Shi-Huang Chen, and Chuan-Tsan Li. With 37 years of experience in Taiwanese glove puppetry, Ciao-Wei is not only a master of traditional techniques but also an adventurer of innovation. He integrates modern theatre, lighting design, and cross-disciplinary arts to create new expressions for Budaixi.

Guided by the belief of "Preserving Tradition, Inspiring Innovation," The Super Art Drama group performs in theatres and promotes Budaixi education by integrating puppetry into school courses. This approach helps children develop communication and creativity through puppet play, ensuring that this traditional art continues to grow with the new generation.