Abstract
Matsu Island served as a frontline for Taiwan and was under military administration from 1956 to 1992. After the end of military control, the island gained local autonomy and began developing its tourism industry and public infrastructure to attract visitors. More importantly, Matsu Island has actively promoted cultural development through art and culture-driven policies and activities to establish its identity and preserve its heritage. The Matsu Biennial is a key event that not only introduces the general public to Matsu Island but also strengthens local engagement. This study explores the Drinking, Seven Cups of Wine (DSCW) project in Matsu as a resident-based community theatre initiative during the Matsu Biennial. It examines how the project delivers cultural narratives from a bottom-up perspective, breaking inter-island boundaries by overcoming environmental and local resource limitations. The research employs qualitative methods, including participant observation and in-depth interviews, to provide an overview of the DSCW project and the cultural narratives it conveys, which are deeply rooted in the island's characteristics and personal stories. The findings highlight the fluid inter-island and bottom-up influences in this case and the critical role of local residents in the Biennial, allowing them to share their authentic stories.
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Meng-Chin Lin, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Hui-Wen Lin, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
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Conference: BAMC2024
Stream: Cultural Studies
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Lin M., & Lin H. (2025) Exploring Inter-island Cultural Narratives: Transcending Boundaries With Resident-Based Performances and Authentic Storytelling ISSN: 2435-9475 – The Barcelona Conference on Arts, Media & Culture 2024: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 99-112) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-9475.2024.11
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-9475.2024.11
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