Chen Hsi-huang (puppeteer) explained

Chen Hsi-huang (; born 1931) is a Taiwanese glove puppeteer.

Chen was born in 1931 as the eldest son of Li Tien-lu. He bears his mother's surname because his father had entered a ruzhui marriage to ensure his parents-in-law had a male heir.^{[1] [2]}

Chen was the subject of a 2018 documentary directed by Yang Li-chou and produced by Hou Hsiao-hsien. Father explored the relationship between Chen and Li Tien-lu.^{[3] [4]}

In 2020, he was awarded the National Cultural Award.^[5]

Notes and References

1. News: A Living National Treasure: Master Puppeteer Chen Hsi-huang . Taiwan Panorama . February 2019 . 2021-09-15.
2. News: 2020-08-23 . Feature: Master aims to hand down glove puppetry . 2021-09-15 . Taipei Times.
3. News: 2019-12-12 . Puppet master documentary screened in Singapore . 2021-09-15 . . en.
4. News: Documentary about Taiwanese puppetry master premieres in Japan . 13 November 2021 . Central News Agency . 9 November 2019.
5. News: Renowned percussionist, puppet master win National Cultural Award . 13 November 2021 . Central News Agency . 20 August 2020.