He believes its impossible for Taiwan to become identical to China, despite the stepped-upexchanges.
Taiwan might ultimately influence China more.
Already, Taiwans pop culture is one of its biggest exports to the mainland and ex-pat Chinese communities. Long before relations improved, Chinese people loved Taiwanese singers, like Teresa Teng in the 1970s and 80s. Nowadays, many songs popular in China are from Taiwan.
Our cultural influence is really great. We should be confident in our culture, said Mr Sheng.
Taiwan is now helping the mainland rebuild its Mazu temples
With improved relations with China, Taiwan has recently begun spreading its traditional Chinese culture back to the mainland as well.
Chinas Fujian province, where the Goddess of the Sea was born, now seeks help from Taiwan to rebuild its Mazu temples and revive Mazu festivals.
The China Conservatory of Music in Beijing and Chinese universities have set up their first yayue ensemble devoted to playing court music, and have invited Professor Chou to be their chief advisor.
But Taiwan also faces challenges maintaining its own peoples interest in traditional culture. Many young people cannot speak the language of their ethnicity.
Puppet progress
Glove puppetry used to be the main form of entertainment on the island before televisions or movie theatres, but nowadays its hard to find children who have seen a puppet show. Puppet masters are struggling to attract fans.
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