Era of the Gods

The 2020 Yunlin International Puppet Theater Festival is themed "Era of the Gods," and features six classic characters, including Sú Iām-bûn, Sò͘ Hoân-chin, Emperor, Hua Xinfeng, Tsông-kiànn-jîn, and O͘-pe̍h Lông-kun. The festival also echoes the spirit of Mazu, the goddess of Yunlin, and took the concept of "God" to create the opening performance.
The event is a borderless performance that includes the audience as part of the lineup. It is an immersive experience that allows the audience to focus on the performance. Furthermore, the borderless stage also allows the puppeteer, the core of the performance, to come in front of the curtain and receive applause from the audience.
In addition to voice acting and puppet manipulation, the show also combines cosplay, dance troupes, martial arts troupes, a Chinese orchestra, a modern orchestra, and a Japanese drum show, supplemented by live singing by singers. The synchronization of movements, computer animation, special effects, lighting, and even music are all executed simultaneously. The multi-dimensional performing arts show presents a wonderful moment where all the “gods” come together.