Jin Kwei Lo Puppetry Company
Contact
Administration: M. KO Shih-Hung
Email: newhappy@ms31.hinet.net
Site officiel: www.bodehi.com.tw
Facebook : www.facebook.com/bodehi
Phone : +886 (0)933-755523
About
Jin Kwei Lo Puppetry Company
Spanning three generations, Jin Kwei Lo Puppetry Company seamlessly bridges tradition and modernity, celebrating the enduring magic of puppetry that transcends both time and space!
Jin Kwei Lo Puppetry Company masterfully bridges tradition and modernity, celebrating the timeless art of Budaixi, Taiwanese traditional glove puppetry, across three generations. Founded in 1949 by KO CHIANG Szu-Mei, a trailblazing female puppeteer, the company’s legacy continues through her son, KO Chia-tsai, and grandsons, KO Shih-hung and KO Shih-hua.
From temple fairs to prestigious global stages, Jin Kwei Lo is dedicated to preserving this art form while embracing innovation through interdisciplinary collaborations. Their exceptional creativity has garnered significant acclaim, including two “Best Theatrical Performance” awards at Taiwan’s Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts and Music for The Soup of Reincarnation (2018) and Harmony in a Meal (2022).
Internationally, Jin Kwei Lo has dazzled audiences at renowned festivals such as the Chinese Festival of Arts in Singapore (2017), Avignon Off Festival (2018), the World Festival of Puppet Theaters in Charleville-Mézières (2019), and Festival de Casteliers in Canada (2023).
Invited to the International Puppet Theatre Festival
- Festival de Casteliers in Canada (Year 2023)
- Festival Mondial des Théâtres de Marionnettes in France(Year 2019)
- Festival d'Avignon OFF in France(Year 2018)
- Huayi - Chinese Festival of Arts in Singapore(Year 2017)
- No Strings Attached Festival in Singapore (Year 2016)
- Columbia University Anthropology Museum Arts Festival(Year 2016)
- Festival de l'Imaginaire in France (Year 2015)
- Penang New Year Arts Festival, Malaysia(Year 2014)
- American Tour Puppet Show(Year 2011)
- Israel International Puppet Show Festival(Year 2011)
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the Solomon Islands and Noru exchange performances(Year 2011)
- American Tour Puppet Show(Year 2009)
- Singapore Arts Festival(Year 2008)
- Puppets in the Green Mountains festival(Year 2008)
- American Tour Puppet Show(Year 2007)
- Ishara International Puppet Festival in India(Year 2006)
- International Puppet Festival Hungary(Year 2004)
- The 18th International Puppet Theater Festival2003 in Dordrecht (Year 2003)
- The 12th Golden Dolphin - International Puppetry Festival in Bulgaria(Year 2002)
- Kobe Osaka Spring Festival in Japan(Year 2002)
- International Puppet Festival in Hungary(Year 2000)
Performed by the three generation of the Jin Kwei Lo Puppetry Company, which was founded by the first female puppeteer in Taiwan, the show brings the audience to the unbelievable journey to the exquisite traditional art. →
One day, the puppet suddenly “really sees”, watching as the puppeteer brings life to it.
On this day, the puppeteer stared at his hands, wondering if the puppet’s soul was taking turns possessing him.→
It is a story of brotherhood and uprightness. The sworn friendship of Zuo Botao and Yang Jiaoai begins with a selfless sacrifice and concludes with an endeavor that risks life and limb. They become each other’s hero. →
Inspired by the special Taiwan cultural background of combing palmar drama and street medicine selling troupe in the early year, Cycle of Gangho narrates Hu San-niang’s destiny after she was forced to join the outlaws of Mount Liang. →
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