September 22
Taiwan Acrobatic Troupe: Nostalgia for Taiwan
Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road
6pm-8pm
The program portrays the stories of early Taiwanese immigrants. In addition to native cultural customs, immigrants also brought various distinctive customs, creating Taiwan’s unique multicultural landscape. This program features the essence of acrobatics and its distinctive techniques, combining drama, dance, and music, to present a large-scale interdisciplinary acrobatic performance. Songs in Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka, Cantonese, and indigenous languages tell stories that belong to Taiwan. The program further integrates acrobatics with Taiwan’s unique temple fair formation performance culture, allowing overseas compatriots and foreign friends to feel the charm of Taiwan, delivering a stunning and heartwarming sound and light experience.
Website: https://www.gatewaytheatre.com/events/mvots-2024/