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Post date:2016-11-22

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TaipeiEYE, located in Zhongshan North Road and established in 2002, has become one of the best venues for locals and foreigners alike to enjoy traditional Chinese performing arts.
In order to allow both Taiwanese and foreigners to easily enjoy a century of Taiwan’s unique artistic elegance, TaipeiEYE stages exciting shows in Cement Hall, which is located inside the sweetgum-lined Taiwan Cement Building. According to Koo  Huaichun, Chief Executive of the C.F. Koo Foundation, “We do not hold performances, but rather cultural tourism shows. This is a platform for foreigners to satisfy their curiosity about Taiwanese culture. What we want to do is traditional performing arts found in Taiwan; that is the content we want.”
When you come to TaipeiEYE, you can enjoy traditional Beijing Opera, as well as a multitude of diverse shows, including Taiwan’s special hand-puppet shows, indigenous music and dances, lion dance troupes, and folk acrobatics. The performances are divided into two parts. “The first half is called the Kaleidoscope Concept... which encompasses a variety of performances, such as juggling and all kinds of music and dance... after planning, we invite the groups that we feel are the most fitting to perform; the second half is reserved for the traditional opera, and about a decade ago we decided on Beijing Opera.”
The most notable difference between TaipeiEYE and other theaters is that before and after the shows, and during intermission, the TaipeiEYE performers leave the proscenium stage. In the hallway, you will see the upcoming actors right in front of you busily putting on makeup, costumes, and accessories, which will make you even more eager to see the next part of the show. If you're curious about theatrical costumes, this is also a rare chance to try some on and take memorable photos. No wonder audience members are always so full of praise for TaipeiEYE. The eye-opening performances ensure you’ll have a remarkable and unforgettable evening!

 

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