The surname opera in Taiwan is also called “family name opera” and “single surname opera.” It is administered by families with the same surname or the union of families of different surnames into a single surname organization. They will fund to invite folk opera troupes to perform deity worship operas. However, as the concept of clan is becoming weak in the modern society, the “surname opera” has lost its contents, except its name. Yet, Wanhe Temple retains its deity worship ceremony, in which surname opera is performed.
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Updated:2023-05-26