Daxidaxi Gala Ibirori by Chihsiang Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza in Ibikorwa Competition Category.

IfezaIbikorwa· 2024

Daxidaxi Gala Ibirori

by Chihsiang Li

Client: Daxi Wood Art Ecomuseum

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza Winner in Ibikorwa Category

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The Design

About Daxidaxi Gala Ibirori

Daxidaxi2023 yazanye ibishushanyo bya mode bigezweho mu birori gakondo, yasubiramo gutekereza imana zicubahwa z'umuco wa Taiwan nka Guan Gong, Mazu, na Guanyin mu iserukirambe rya mode. Amasengero y'imyaka ijana yaje kubamo urwego, uhuza umuco gakondo n'ibishushanyo bya mode bigezweho kugira ngo hakorwe iserukirambe rya mode rirambye mu nkiko z'amateka. Imana gakondo zagaragaye hamwe n'abakinyi bagezweho, abakinnyi ba ballet, abanyakuziganya intambara, n'abakirango ku murongo, byerekana uburyo bushya bwo kwizihiza umuco.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza

Daxidaxi Gala Ibirori ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza, ishimwe ridasanzwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo byo ku rwego rwo hejuru, byiza kandi bikora ku mutima. Abegukanye Ifeza ni ibihangano by'ubuhanga bukomeye kandi bifite guhanga kwinshi, bigaragaza ubuhanga bwimbitse, impano n'ubushishozi bw'ababihanze. Daxidaxi Gala Ibirori biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cy'icyitegererezo, gifite ubunyamwuga bukomeye n'udushya twimbitse. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Ifeza ni igihangano kizwi kandi gishimwa, gifasha kugura imbibi z'ubuhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga. Daxidaxi Gala Ibirori ni igihangano benshi bifuza, gikangura ibyifuzo, gitanga amarangamutima meza kandi gitera igitangaza.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: "Fashionable Deity Tribute Gala" revolutionizes traditional celebratory events by using modern textile techniques and fashion styling to create Taiwan's modern deities (such as Guan Gong, Matsu, Guanyin, etc.). In front of temples, Integrating Traditional Culture with Fashion Design in a Fashion Show, where traditional deities walk the runway alongside modern dancers, ballet performers, martial artists, and models, establishing a new culture of deity tribute.
Dimensions & Packaging: Using light projection technology and illumination to outline the contours of the temple, gather dance troupes, fashion models, and traditional folk art teams to create an immersive outdoor theater for the celebratory culture of deity tribute.
Tags: festival, celebration event, fashionable deity, tribute gala, gala, party, fashion aesthetics
Production Technology: Through collaboration with multiple designers and textile factories, we aim to recreate and new traditional costumes while incorporating fashion show direction into traditional folk performances. This initiative seeks to elevate the styling and attire in celebratory events by customizing traditional deity costumes. By enhancing the richness and cultural significance of traditional celebratory activities, we aspire to deepen the understanding and connection of the younger generation with religious events. Craft a celebratory aesthetic banquet that transcends different forms of performances.
Design Challenge: To attract audiences of different age groups and introduce them to traditional celebratory events, we have fostered collaboration between performers from various fields (folk art, contemporary dance, ballet, traditional martial arts, models) and designers (craftsmen, embroidery artists, fashion designers, textile factories). Our efforts are focused on creating a connection between traditional folk celebrations and contemporary cultural art. We aim to integrate techniques from different domains through effective communication and coordination, presenting a contemporary celebration culture feast.
Research: Preserving and promoting Lord Guan's birthday celebration, known as the "second Chinese New Year for Daxi," is a significant responsibility to uphold the local cultural heritage. Encourage the active participation of local community members in the planning and execution of the celebration. Collaborate with artists, designers, and performers to infuse creativity and modern elements into the event without compromising its traditional essence.
Inspiration: Drawing inspiration from traditional temple festivals in Taiwan, transform the conventional image of festive culture. design team seek to blend modern textile technology with traditional celebration elements, incorporating dance, martial arts, models, and traditional performers to create a new celebration culture.
Project Duration: The event starts in mid July and finishes in mid August each was held in 2023 in Daxi, Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The 2023 Daxidaxi Fashionable Deity Tribute Gala is an interactive celebration of traditional folk and contemporary design in festival culture. It not only preserves the essence of traditional celebratory activities but also provides a new and enchanting viewing experience, resonating with both participants and audiences. This new celebration program bridges the past and present, receiving acclaim from many traditional folk art teams, who are eager to actively participate since its debut.
Team Members: Chief Curator:HSIANG JU,CHENG
Curator Director:CHI HSIANG,LI
Curator:LIANG I,WU
Designer:SHU YI,WU