- 期刊
道卡斯族的臺灣亂彈藝術傳承：以苗栗後龍新港「東社班」藝人與活動記憶為例
Cultural Transmission of Luantan Art in the Taokas Community: Memories of Artists and Events of Tang-Siā Troupe from Xingang, Miaoli
並列摘要
Artists performing Luantan, a traditional form of Taiwanese music and storytelling, often mention the Tang-siā Troupe. This name evokes memories among older generations of theater enthusiasts, who still recall the glory days of Luantan performances. However, extensive research on local historical records and operatic literature in Taiwan yield little information regarding the troupe, and various questions remain unanswered regarding who founded the troupe, when the troupe members began performing, and how they managed and cultivated new artists. While Taiwanese society continues to evolve over time, professional Luantan troupes have gradually become a forgotten history. Nevertheless, Yu-Chiao Pan (1936-) and Yu-Ying Liu (1936-2023), who were well-known Luantan artists during the post-war period of Taiwan, share Taokas origins from Tang-siā, an indigenous community in Xingang, Miaoli, and both of them began their Luantan careers with the Tang-siā Troupe. Therefore, the troupe and its members played a crucial role in nurturing Luantan artists and made substantial contribution to the popularization of Luantan performances across Taiwan. This study explored memories associated with the members and events of the Tang-siā Troupe to outline the historical experiences of the Taokas people who dedicated themselves to promoting Luantan performances.