Man takes over family puppet troupe at age 18By Chen Feng-li and Jake Chung / Staff reporter, with staff writerWith traditional crafts waning and lacking in successors, 20-year-old Chang Hao-wei (張皓瑋) two years ago decided to forgo university and take over his grandfather’s budaixi, or glove puppetry, troupe. Becoming the head of the troupe at the age of 18, Chang is likely the youngest troupe master in the nation, a position that comes with many duties. Chang Hao-wei operates a traditional glove puppet in Nantou County on March 21. Chang said that he and his troupe have made a name for themselves and are booking more and more performances. Chang said that on March 20, the troupe made a new record when it was contracted to perform for six consecutive days.

Source: Taipei Times April 16, 2020 15:56 UTC