Gumei Arts Festival draws crowds in Tainan

The Gumei Arts Festival, a grassroots cultural event in Tainan, Taiwan, has drawn large crowds for a five-night series of traditional performances, including glove puppetry and Taiwanese opera. The festival originated from online community support following the divorce of Chen Hsing-yu, daughter of former President Chen Shui-bian, and her former husband, Zhao Jian-ming. The event uses traditional theater to satirize the situation, drawing significant public interest.

Beyond the performances, the festival has gained attention for the high level of civic responsibility displayed by attendees. Following the events, photos shared on social media showed participants leaving the venue with trash meticulously sorted and stacked, including cleaned food containers and neatly arranged beverage cups. Local residents and organizers noted that the orderly waste disposal and active assistance from staff contributed to the event's success.