Electric-Techno Neon Gods -- New display of culture and light of Taiwan you must know. (Final Revision)

BY Judy Ting

  When we hear about religion, things like serenity, hymns, scriptures and holiness would always come to our mind. But after the Hollywood movie Sister Act and the news about "Vowz Bar", which means the bar is run by the monks in Japan, we start to know there are many possibilities in religion. Now we also have a new choice -- Electric-Techno Neon Gods-- to approach the faith and culture in Taiwan.
  Electric-Techno Neon Gods have become internationally well-known icons of Taiwan's multicultural vigor. The World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung and Deaflympics 2009 in Taipei, both showed foreign players and spectators their wonderful performances called "Pray for Blessings", and most of people appreciate them very much.
  In fact, Electric-Techno Neon Gods often have performances in many temple fairs. Although "temple fairs" make us feel local and unfashionable, now Electric-Techno Neon Gods would change our stereotypes about them. Before, it was a kind of parade formation, which the company would march with the music played on suona horns, gongs and drums. But since the last few years, they have modified their traditional performances into modern ones. The customs are combined with popular music and dance that they can perk up the atmosphere and have interaction with their audiences, giving the serious temple fairs some happiness and life.
  Nowadays more and more children start to take the course of Electric-Techno Neon Gods as a hobby. "The music is familiar and to dance with the customary clothes on is interesting, so we ask our parents to let us learn this skill." said one of the children. Actually they provide us with a new perspective on Taiwanese religion and traditional cultures. Modern music and dances seem to bind people's hearts together. To some youngsters, the resistance to religious and folk customs is not so serious anymore; instead, they find interest in them. Therefore, the traditions can be preserved and handed down from generation to generation.
  In 2009 they performed with Hip-Hop music, displaying to the spectators through a big screen with a flag of Taiwan, in the Citi Field in New-York before the baseball game. They really make their way to the international stage and attract world's attention.
  Today Electric-Techno Neon Gods blend fashion, religion, youth cultures and traditions. They symbolize the fusion of old, new times and diverse cultures. No matter you love it or not, you must watch their performances once. The new light of Taiwan!

The World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung : Electric-Techno Neon Gods


Electric-Techno Neon Gods in the Citi Field in N.Y.


Open VS Electric-Techno Neon Gods


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