Iconic theater company greeted by huge audience in first performance since tragic fire
Taiwan News
Date: 2020/07/12
By: Ching-Tse Cheng, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
Taiwan’s Paper Wind Mill Theatre holds first public performance since destructive fire. (CNA photo)
Featuring the Chinese folktale of Wu Song, the tiger warrior, the outdoor performance attracted more than 10,000 spectators. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Huang Kuo-shu (黃國書) organized the event along with seven local businesses that are members of Taiwan's national face mask production team, according to Liberty Times.
Huang said Saturday's huge attendance injected new light into the Paper Windmill Theatre's future, especially after the destructive fire and performance cancellations due to the pandemic. He said he has faith that the country's struggling performing arts industry will soon be revived and contribute to the economy.
Despite Taiwan's improved pandemic situation, all attendees were asked to provide their contact information and have their temperatures taken. Meanwhile, the performers were met with deafening applause for their humorous interpretation of the Chinese legend, reported CNA.
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