Introduction
The activity focuses on traditional opera performance by Ming Hwa Yuan, with supplements from other local groups. The aim is to
raise awareness of traditional Taiwan culture and its heritage. Through the event, the cultural styles of Shenkeng can be made
known to more people.
1. Opening Ceremony
We invite Shenkeng communities, school groups, as well as traditional arts and cultural performances to the event’s opening
ceremony,.
2. Introduce beginner class to act in traditional Taiwanese Opera The beginner class is aimed to allow students to have better
understanding of Taiwanese culture. Fundamentals are taught on how to act, role-play, sing, body posture. The students will get to perform live later.
3. Face and Costume Exhibition, Make-up DIY
Participants get to see a wide array of traditional opera costumes, face designs, stage props and actual hands-on in face make-ups.
4. Taiwanese Opera Heritage – Ming Hwa Yuan
Exciting performance by Ming Hwa Yuan in collaboration with various opera groups in northern Taiwan will help to promote and
carry on traditional Taiwanese opera.
5. Experience Shenkeng – a Shenkeng Cultural Trip
You can experience Shenkeng’s delicious charcoal-grilled bean curd. Guides will also explain to you as you visit various tourism
spots and ancient remnants.
6. Shenkeng County Office collaborates with Farmers’ Association to promote “Four Treasures of Shenkeng”. Tea banquet, free gifts and traditional stalls provide ample traditional experience for all.
Purpose
We wish the performance of Ming Hwa Yuan can instill local residents’ interest in arts and performance. Through the familiar
traditional Taiwanese opera, we hope the local residents then can appreciate its beauty. The activity could also provide a basis for future artist development and the local culture’s sustainable development.
Local Attractions
Shenkeng Old Street
Its suitable location as a crossroad between Taipei basin and Yilan as well as a gathering spot for tea and dye traders form it into today’s old street. The ancient houses and remnants have become one of Shenkeng’s characteristics, where the two
hundred-year-old trees are the landmarks of Shenkeng Old Street, standing tall in front of the street as if guarding it safely.
Yonganju House of Huang, Shenkeng
Yonganju House is Shenkeng’s only third class historical site and is located beside 106 County Road. It is a three-section compound with walls made of stone and roofs of red bricks. The roofs are decorated swallow-like ends, and the dragons on the left and right of
symbolizes the characters gold and fire. Its indoor pillars come from Suzhou and walls are decorated with beautifully carved tiles.
Beautifully written calligraphy ornaments the halls.
Delicacy of Shenkeng
Shenkeng bean curd is nationally renowned. Braised bean curd is a well-known dish amongst the old street of Shenkeng. The
reasons it is so popular are: 1. Its production method: high quality beans and charcoal warming. 2. Cuisine style: local style braising.
The method of making this traditional dish is said to have 40 years of history. Glutinous rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaves is another popularlocal delicacy, with both traditional northern style and exotic southern style.
