Echoes in the Bamboo Forest - A Taiwanese Opera Singer's Journey of Healing and Heritage

Jocelyn Wong

Beschreibung

From the glittering stages of Vienna to the hushed tranquility of a Taiwanese bamboo forest, Mei-Lin Cheng, a rising opera star, embarks on a journey of self-discovery that intertwines music, heritage, and the haunting echoes of a silenced past. Poised for international acclaim, Mei-Lin’s voice vanishes without explanation, leaving her adrift in a city that celebrates the very art form she can no longer access. Drawn by an inexplicable force, she returns to her ancestral home in Taiwan, seeking solace in the whispers of bamboo and the wisdom of her grandmother, A-ma.In the village’s tranquil embrace, Mei-Lin unearths a hidden family history, a legacy of resilience woven into the ancient practice of qigong and the power of shared narratives. A-ma unveils a clandestine family tradition, a unique form of qigong that channels the energy of ancestral stories to mend wounds both physical and emotional. These narratives, whispered through generations, recount tales of fortitude and resistance during Taiwan’s White Terror era, a period of political repression Mei-Lin has long ignored.As Mei-Lin delves into her family’s past, she discovers the story of her great-aunt, Felicia Chang, a defiant young woman whose voice resonated like a mountain spring. Felicia’s songs of resistance during the White Terror led to her mysterious disappearance, a silence that ripples through generations. Mei-Lin’s exploration of Felicia’s life becomes a mirror reflecting her own struggle, each story a poignant echo resonating through time.Her search for answers leads her to Elias Vance, an American anthropologist researching the cultural impact of the White Terror. Their shared passion for uncovering hidden narratives ignites a spark of connection, challenging Mei-Lin’s self-imposed isolation.  Meanwhile, back in Vienna, her ambitious manager, Bridget, grows impatient, seeing only dwindling career prospects and the fading echoes of a promising future.Guided by A-ma’s wisdom and Felicia’s hidden journal, Mei-Lin embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind her great-aunt's fate.  This journey takes her deep into the heart of the bamboo forest, a place steeped in both beauty and danger, where the boundaries between reality and memory blur.

Verfügbar seit: 17.12.2024.

Drucklänge: 238 Seiten.

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