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The National Center for Traditional Arts has organized a children’s glove puppet script writing contest. Six outstanding works were selected. FTV reporter Stephany Yang spoke with the winners of the competition.
The Zhen Yun Lin Ge Puppet Theatre showcases highlights from a play written by a contest winner. It’s a children’s glove puppet performance with Taiwanese folk deities as characters.
The National Center for Traditional Arts has organized a children’s glove puppet script writing contest. The second edition’s winners have just been announced, with six outstanding scripts chosen. Three of the top works will be staged at the Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center this August.
Chang Ting-yu
First prize winner
"This work, ’Giant Ali,’ is inspired by the indigenous legends of the Amis people in Hualien. I didn’t directly adapt the entire legend; instead, I created a new story. In the traditional tale, Ali might be seen as a terrifying monster, but I reimagined it as a possible misunderstanding. Giant Ali could actually be kind, fond of small animals, and not eat people-perhaps even a vegetarian. Through this play, I hope to convey the value of gentleness. I wish for children to learn how to treat others with kindness and care.
Huang Tzu-chien
Runner-up
I am from Yilan, so for me, seeing Guishan Island means I know I’m home. However, there has never really been a complete history or story about Guishan Island-only fragments. This time, I carefully wrote a script to bring all the stories together. I hope that children from Yilan, as well as children across Taiwan, can gain a deeper understanding of this land.
The National Center for Traditional Arts launched the contest to encourage more people to engage with glove puppetry and storytelling. It is part of a broader mission to preserve and innovate Taiwan’s rich heritage of glove puppetry while making it accessible and appealing to younger generations. To celebrate the winners, an award ceremony was held, where certificates and prize money were presented.
Wu Yueh-lin
Judge
They thought of things children enjoy, but they didn’t rely on overly simplistic language. Instead, they used deeper themes and modern perspectives to present and discuss ideas. In addition to traditional glove puppetry, they incorporated elements of modern theater. When addressing issues, they didn’t remain confined to old-fashioned settings; instead, they connected to broader environments that reflect our contemporary context.
Glove puppetry is an integral part of Taiwanese traditional performing arts, and the contest aims to preserve this tradition for future generations.
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