A Song of Crossing to the Southern Sea 南洋過番歌

A Song of Crossing to the Southern Sea draws inspiration from the history of Chinese migration to Nanyang. Through puppetry, narrative singing, live music, and theatrical storytelling, the performance reimagines memories carried across the sea.

Beginning with personal stories of departure, the work weaves together family, faith, and a longing for home — guiding audiences on a journey shaped by leaving, waiting, and belonging.

The 2026 Penang Edition builds upon the original 2024 Taichung production, reuniting with long-time collaborator Smile Narration Singing Group (Taiwan). Classic moments return, reinterpreted through Penang’s local cultural landscape, offering a renewed cross-border dialogue on migration and memory.

《南洋過番歌》 以華人過番南來的歷史經驗為創作核心，透過布袋戲、唸歌、現場音樂與劇場語彙，重構一段跨海遷徙的生命記憶。

作品從個人的離鄉故事出發，串連家庭、信仰與土地的情感連結，帶領觀眾走進一段關於出走、等待與歸屬的南洋旅程。

本次 2026 檳城版，延續 2024 年臺中版本的創作基礎，邀集原合作單位 台灣微笑唸歌團 再度攜手演出，重現經典段落，並融入檳城在地文化語境，呈現一次跨地域的再創作。