Traditional glove puppetry (Budaixi)

Glove puppetry is also known as Budaixi, and can usually be seen as part of temple activities for festivals or deity birthdays. There are two parts to a glove puppetry (Budaixi) performance: the puppeteer performs on stage, while musicians play backstage, using music to control the atmosphere. Although many new types of puppet theater have emerged, including large scale, flamboyant glove puppetry, which has an army of loyal fans, the small and exquisite form of Traditional glove puppetry (Budaixi) is still one of the most representative forms of Taiwanese folk art.