Shan Wan Ran Hakka Puppet Troupe

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"Shan Wan Ran" takes traditional Hakka triangle tea-picking opera as its starting point, aiming to perform in small towns across Taiwan and engage closely with local communities, fulfilling the dream of "everywhere is a theater." The Shan Wan Ran Troupe was established in 2002 by Huang Wu Shan, initially learning traditional puppetry techniques from national treasure puppetry master Li Tian Lu and his two disciples, Chen Xi Huang and Li Chuan Can. In 2003, he graduated from the National Taipei University of the Arts with a focus on theater arts, gaining insight into the persistent efforts of his mentors. He also learned Hakka mountain songs from Hakka song queen Lai Bi Xia, injecting Hakka culture into traditional puppetry, becoming one of the few representatives of the young generation with professional skills in traditional puppetry and a foundation in theatrical theory, preserving the flame of traditional puppetry. The Shan Wan Ran Troupe understands the importance of Hakka cultural heritage and currently focuses on production performances while actively participating in various arts festival activities. They have also begun planning courses that combine Hakka drama, Hakka puppetry, and Hakka music. Utilizing the lively and vibrant performance style of puppets, they aim to attract the young Hakka community to engage with Hakka culture.

Address：3rd Floor, No. 83, Section 3, County Civil Avenue, Banqiao District, New Taipei City 220 (Shan Wan Ran Theatre Office)

Shan Wan Ran Hakka Puppet Troupe Introduction

Shan Wan Ran Theatre Troupe was founded by Huang Wu Shan in 2002. He learned traditional puppet theater skills from national treasure puppet master Li Tian Lu's two sons, Chen Xi Huang and Li Chuan Can. In 2003, he graduated from National Taipei University of the Arts, where he also understood the dedication of his mentors. He learned Hakka mountain songs from the Hakka song queen Lai Bi Xia, incorporating Hakka culture into traditional puppet theater. This has made him one of the few young professionals in Taiwan with the ability to perform traditional puppet theater and a foundation in theatrical academic theory, ensuring the heritage of traditional puppet theater. Shan Wan Ran Theatre Troupe deeply understands the importance of Hakka cultural transmission. Currently, it focuses on production and performance, actively participating in various arts festival activities, and has begun planning courses that combine Hakka drama, Hakka puppet theater, and Hakka music. By utilizing the lively performance style of puppet figures, it aims to attract the younger Hakka generation to appreciate Hakka cultural arts, rekindle the Hakka spirit, and even allow non-Hakka communities to understand and recognize the diversity and inclusiveness of Hakka culture.

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Shan Wan Ran Hakka Puppet Troupe Travel Information

Address：3rd Floor, No. 83, Section 3, County Civil Avenue, Banqiao District, New Taipei City 220 (Shan Wan Ran Theatre Office)

Transportation Methods：1. Take bus 667 to Fushan Street Intersection Station and walk for about 2 minutes. 2. Take the metro to Xinjpu Station and walk for about 11 minutes.

Other Nearby Attractions： New Taipei City Arts Center 、 Banchiao Rural Park 、 Xinjian District 、 New Taipei City Civic Plaza 、 New Taipei City Government Building 、 New Taipei City Government Landscape Observation Deck 、 Banciao Train Station Tourist Service Center 、 Banqiao Station 、 Jiangzicui Estuary Scenic Riverside Park 、 Haishan Shrine Ruins

Nearby Cuisine： Scallion Pancake's Hometown 、 Black Meat Ball 、 Hsin Sheng Fa Cake Shop 、 Banciao Flower Market 、 Grassland Oysters Vermicelli 、 Ocean Fishing Tribe真味園、 Thai Flavor Kitchen 、 MATTER CAFÉ 、 Fenghua Restaurant 、 Good Morning Breakfast