每日英語跟讀 Ep.K624: Taiwanese Performing Arts Groups to Showcase Cultural Diversity in Avignon and Edinburgh

Eight Taiwanese performing arts groups have been selected to participate in two renowned international festivals, namely the Festival d'Avignon and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Ministry of Culture announced this exciting opportunity, with the Festival Off Avignon taking place from July 7 to 27 in the vibrant city of Avignon, France. Among the selected Taiwanese groups are Formosa Circus Art, Lei Dance Theater, Hung Dance, and Kuo-shin Chuang Pangcah Dance Theater.

有八個台灣表演藝術團被選中參與兩個知名的國際藝術節，分別是亞維農藝術節（Festival d'Avignon）和愛丁堡國際藝穗節（Edinburgh Fringe Festival）。文化部宣布了這個令人興奮的機會，亞維農藝術節將於7月7日至27日在法國充滿活力的城市亞維農舉行。被選中的台灣團隊包括FOCA福爾摩沙馬戲團、艸雨田舞蹈劇場、翃舞製作和莊國鑫原住民舞蹈劇場。

Lei Dance Theater will present their captivating performance, titled Flow (逐流), which aims to engage the audience with their inner selves through a series of metaphors and allusions. Formosa Circus Art, on the other hand, will stage Circus As Folks (嘛係人), delving into the psyche of circus performers and exploring the delicate balance between their on-stage and off-stage roles. These descriptions, provided by the groups to the culture ministry, give a glimpse into the artistic depth of their presentations.

艸雨田舞蹈劇場將呈現他們迷人的表演，名為《逐流》，旨在通過一系列隱喻和影射與觀眾內心互動。福爾摩沙馬戲團則將上演《嘛係人》，深入探索馬戲演員的心理，探討他們在舞台內外角色之間的微妙平衡。這些團隊向文化部提供的描述讓我們得以一窺作品的藝術深度。

Hung Dance's Birdy (翃舞製作) seeks to evoke the emotional state of anxiety and restlessness through physical contact between dancers, offering a unique experience for the audience. Kuo-shin Chuang Pangcah Dance Theater draws inspiration from the rituals performed during the Amis harvest festival for their performance, Sakero. Both productions promise to captivate and inspire festival-goers attending the Festival Off Avignon.

翃舞製作的《Birdy》通過舞者之間的身體接觸喚起焦慮和不安的情緒狀態，為觀眾提供了獨特的體驗。莊國鑫原住民舞蹈劇場以阿美族豐年祭儀式為靈感創作了《Sakero》。這兩個演出保證能吸引和啟發參加亞維農藝術節的觀眾。

Moving on to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, renowned as one of the largest arts and culture festivals worldwide, four Taiwanese performing arts groups will be featured as part of the "Taiwan Season" program, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture. The groups selected for this prestigious event are Double & Cross Theater Group, Eye Catching Circus, The Double Theater, and 0471 Acro Physical Theater.

轉到愛丁堡國際藝穗節，這個世界上最大的藝術與文化節之一，將有四個台灣表演藝術團參與由文化部贊助的「台灣季」計劃。參加這個備受推崇活動的團隊包括両両製造聚團、創造焦點、複象公場和0471特技肢體劇場。

Double & Cross Theater Group will present World in a Word (一字一世界), a family-friendly production that encourages personal interactions through different sounds and shapes. Eye Catching Circus's performance, titled #Since1994, offers a reflection of contemporary views on women. The Double Theater's The Way Back (回家) utilizes lights, sounds, words, and puppetry to provide a thought-provoking commentary on today's world. Lastly, 0471 Acro Physical Theater will stage Duo, delving into the dynamic nature of personal relationships.

両両製造聚團將呈現《一字一世界》，這是一個適合全家觀賞的作品，通過不同的聲音和形狀鼓勵個人互動。創造焦點的表演《#Since1994》反映了當代對於女性的觀點。複象公場的《回家》利用燈光、聲音、文字和木偶戲對當今世界進行了發人深省的評論。最後，0471特技肢體劇場將上演《Duo》，深入探索個人關係的動態本質。

Minister of Culture Shih Che expressed his enthusiasm, stating that these diverse performing arts groups represent Taiwan's cultural identity. He hopes that their performances will successfully showcase Taiwan's rich artistic heritage to audiences abroad.

文化部部長史哲充滿了熱情，表示這些多樣化的表演藝術團體代表了台灣的文化身份。他希望他們的演出能夠成功向海外觀眾展示台灣豐富的藝術傳承。

Reference article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/06/21/2003801909