From Muzha Stage to German World Stage: Qiyi Unlimited Pre-Tour Performance Unites Peking Opera, Acrobatics, and Erhu to Let Taiwanese Youth Cross Borders Through Art

When the gongs and drums sound, a single glance or a somersault can connect people across cultures without the need for translation. The 2026 Qiyi Unlimited pre-tour performance will take place on August 20 at the Performance Arts Hall of the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts’ Muzha campus. Before departing for a tour in Germany, young Taiwanese performers will present Peking Opera, Erhu, diabolo, and folk arts to local audiences, marking the beginning of an artistic journey across borders.

When the drums and gongs sound, culture takes flight. Young performers carry Taiwan’s unique stage techniques to distant Germany. Qiyi Unlimited, known in German as Kunst ohne Grenzen, is an international cultural exchange program co-organized by Germany’s nonprofit cultural association Knoten der Kultur, Linghua Education Foundation, Chi Mei Cultural Foundation, and the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts. Centered on traditional performing arts, the project aims to foster cross-cultural dialogue.

Qiyi Unlimited brings together Peking Opera, Erhu, diabolo, and folk arts, enabling young Taiwanese performers to communicate with international audiences through diverse stage languages. (Photo: Linghua Education Foundation)

The team will lead young Taiwanese performers on a tour across Germany, conducting workshops in local schools. Beyond dazzling costumes and high-difficulty techniques, the performances aim to help overseas audiences understand the cultural depth behind Taiwanese opera and folk arts. From stage performances to hands-on teaching, the project uses art as a bridge between Taiwan and Germany. (Photo: Linghua Education Foundation)

Eight programs condense tradition and modernity—leaving applause in Muzha before departure

The pre-tour performance features eight programs: Peking Opera’s "The Heroines of the Yang Family: Exploring the Valley," Erhu performances of "Looking at the Spring Breeze" and "Horse Racing," diabolo, Peking Opera’s "San Chakou," folk art piece "Island Illusion," Peking Opera’s "Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers," Erhu’s "Grapes Are Ripe," and Peking Opera’s "Zhong Kui Marries His Sister."

From the patriotic spirit of the Yang Family heroines to the physical storytelling of a nighttime duel in "San Chakou," from the graceful dance of "Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers" to the mystical atmosphere of yin-yang marriage in "Zhong Kui Marries His Sister," the performance condenses traditional singing, spoken lines, acting, martial arts, music, and folk acrobatics into one stage, showcasing the cross-disciplinary training of Taiwan’s young performers.

Overseas performances have drawn large audiences, with young Taiwanese artists leaving a lasting impression of cultural exchange on the international stage. (Photo: Linghua Education Foundation)

The tour goes beyond international stages—transforming cultural viewing into understanding

The Linghua Education Foundation emphasizes that the pre-tour performance is not just a showcase of achievements, but a meaningful send-off. As the familiar sounds of gongs, strings, and stage movements echo on German stages, Taiwan’s culture will become a shared language—no translation needed—through the bodies and emotions of the younger generation.

The performance will be held on Thursday, August 20, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute intermission. Venue: Performance Arts Hall, Muzha Campus, National Taiwan College of Performing Arts, No. 8-1, Lane 66, Section 3, Muzha Road, Wenshan District, Taipei City. Admission is free with open seating. The public can register via the [online registration form](https://forms.gle/K5oRXcYRo9rQoY6F9).