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  The classic of Ming Hwa Yuan Art & Cultural Group “Repay with Greater Love” was performed grandly at the Nantou Stadium on February 25. In tears and laughter, the tragicomedy attracted about ten thousand county folks to watch it. County Magistrate Lin Min-chen, Deputy County Magistrate Chen Cheng-sheng, Director Lin Jung-sen of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Secretary-General Chen Kuo-chung of the county council, councilors Tseng Chen-yen and Lin Fang-yu, and more also watched the show. County Magistrate Lin presented a gratitude certificate to Ming Hwa Yuan and the sponsors on the site to thank them for presenting this traditional cultural feast.

  In this performance, the renowned male lead Sun Tsui-feng led the performance. The first clown role in Taiwanese opera Chen Sheng-tsai, the female lead Cheng Ya-sheng, and the art family performed the show together, with more than 80 crews backing up the performance. In addition, about 10 vehicles carried accessories for the stage, lighting, sound system, props, settings, and more. With the huge cast, it was comparable to the performance they gave in the National Opera House. The show began after County Magistrate Lin, Deputy County Magistrate Chen, Sun Tsui-feng, and others presented the birthday peach to the people.

  County Magistrate Lin expressed that to accompany the lantern festival, the county government invited the most famous Ming Hwa Yuan to perform at the stadium on February 25. With an exciting plot, the show is filled with tears and laughter. Some of the audiences cried; others, laughed. Most of them were attracted by the show. After then end of the performance, County Magistrate Lin and others presented flowers to the performers, hoping to enjoy the marvelous show of Ming Hwa Yuan in Nantou again next year.

  “Repay with Greater Love” is written by the lead script writer of Ming Hwa Yuan – Chen Sheng-kuo, who is also the winner of the National Award of Art this year. The story is written from the perspectives of “love” and “kindness.” It is about two persons that look very similar. One of them is a worriless prince living in northern China and the other is an ordinary person. In appearance, he is a ferocious general. In fact, he is not quite himself. Although they are not related in any way, they are connected because of people’s ambitions for power. Likewise, their lives changed significantly.

  In addition to theatrical performance, the Cultural Affairs Bureau also sponsored a fair in the venue, selling gourmet food and local specialties. Free sticky rice balls were also provided to all folks present so that they could enjoy the snack while watching the show.