What would be a befitting form of entertainment to the Gods in a Taoist temple feast? More often than not, it would be the trademark Chinese Opera, bringing to the masses Chinese folktales of love, piety, wisdom and to some lesser extent, tearjerkers.
On stage, the talented opera performers with their lively facial expressions, animated gestures, high pitched dialogues and songs coupled with colourful flowing Tang dynasty costumes breathe life into ancient Chinese tales.
Prior to every Chinese Opera performance, a formal invitation would be extended to the Gods to watch the performance.
At this temple, it is interesting to note that right after the formal
invitation, a troupe member all dressed up as the God of
Prosperity performed a dance to bid the temple good luck by showing a
few auspicious couplets. His antics were amusing as he danced heartily
to the rhythm of the seronee and the accompanying musical instruments.
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