論日治時期來台演出之褔建戲班----以《台灣日日新報》為分析範圍(1899-1936)

Abstract

The political isolation between Taiwan and the Mainland China during the Japanese-ruled period did not in any way halt cultural exchange between the two straits. Large theatrical troupes in China have staged numerous performance in Taiwan. This has greatly enriched and improved the aesthetic perceptions of Taiwanese on dramas, play programs of local performance, acting performance, and stage arts. In fact, the qualities in traditional Taiwanese opera is, to a certain level, a reflection of the influence brought about by the theaters of China. This paper seeks to conduct a study on Fookien, which is greatly similar to the Taiwan in terms of culture, arts, customs and traditions. Research scope is based on records found in the ”New Taiwan Daily News” which contained a majority of the opera activities at that time. Relevant records and critic's reviews on Fookienese opera Troupe's performance in Taiwan between 1899 and 1936 and relevant documents from the Japanese-ruled period were used. This paper began with an overview of the development of Taiwanese opera during the Japanese-ruled period and a clarification of the relationship between Taiwanese opera during the Ching Dynasty and Fookienese opera. It then conducted a discussion on the background and activities relating to the performance of the Fookienese opera troupe in Taiwan to gain an understanding on the historical features of Fookienese opera troupe's performance in Taiwan. Finally, an analysis on the impact and changes in Taiwanese opera was conducted to show the interactive process between these periods. It is the objective of this study to provide a more objective and comprehensive look at the historical development of Taiwanese opera by studying the cultural exchange between Taiwan and Fookien opera during the Japanese-ruled period.