Yunlin Puppetry Art Center Introduction
In the world of puppetry, stories of ancient times are told with a flick of the fingers. The original, simple, and elegant Huwei District Office was officially designated as a historical site in 2001 and has transformed into a museum rich in local cultural atmosphere, the Yunlin Puppet Theater Museum. The museum provides a detailed introduction to various schools, characters, cultural stories, and historical evolution of puppet theater, featuring classic puppet characters from around the world. It holds shadow puppets that resonate with early memories and a splendid show stage, as well as highly acclaimed interactive performances, making it suitable for visiting with elders to experience the time tunnel of puppetry. When mentioning puppetry, the pride of Taiwan, one cannot ignore the hometown of puppetry, Huwei Township in Yunlin. Let’s take a special look at the Yunlin Puppet Theater Museum located in Huwei. The museum showcases the history of puppet theater development and static puppet displays, allowing the public to learn about the evolution of traditional puppet theater and preserve its heritage, preventing the loss of cultural artifacts. The establishment of the puppet theater museum provides a place for everyone to absorb puppet theater culture, understand its historical context, and thus recognize the traditional art of puppetry. Notes: 1. Smoking is strictly prohibited, and no sales booths allowed. 2. Except for guide dogs and service animals, other pets must be kept in a portable container. 3. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 4. No flash photography. 5. Please do not touch or damage the exhibits. 6. Academic institutions or media interested in photography should apply one week in advance. 7. No food or drinks in the exhibition hall.
Yunlin Puppetry Museum
