Daxidaxi Gala

Event for DAXI WOOD ART ECOMUSEUM

Daxidaxi2023 brought avant-garde fashion designs into traditional festival celebrations, reimagining revered Taiwanese deities such as Guan Gong, Mazu, and Guanyin in a fashion runway show. Century-old temples served as the backdrop, merging traditional culture with cutting-edge fashion design to create a sustainable fashion showcase within historic landmarks. Traditional gods appeared alongside modern dancers, ballet performers, martial artists, and models on the runway, showcasing a new form of cultural celebration.

Download Press Kit № 158889

Download Press Kit № 158889 Event for DAXI WOOD ART ECOMUSEUM by Chihsiang Li to access high-res images, essential texts, translations, and exclusive interviews—all in one.

Available Now for Your Next Story

At design|newsroom, we understand the pressures and deadlines journalists face. That’s why we offer exclusive access to our curated press kits and high-resolution images, tailored for accredited journalists. These resources are designed to enrich your stories with depth and visual appeal, spotlighting the world's most innovative designs.

Please Note:

• Credit the work's creator and/or photographer.
• Mention design|newsroom as your source.
• Share your published pieces with us; we love to celebrate and promote your work on our platform and social media.

Let’s Collaborate: Your stories matter. design|newsroom is here to support you with quality, accessible content. Once you are accredited, reach out for the images and content you need. We will provide the specific images and content directly, along with recommendations on works to feature.

Get Accredited Easily: Quick access to our resources requires media accreditation. Apply for media accreditation to join our network and start exploring a wealth of design stories.

Daxidaxi2023 by Chihsiang Li

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

Event by Chihsiang Li

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

Chihsiang Li Daxidaxi2023

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

Chihsiang Li Event

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

DAXI WOOD ART ECOMUSEUMBrand Logo

Download 1800 Pixels JPEG Image.

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.

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.

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.

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 Overview

Daxidaxi Gala Event has been a Silver winner in the Event and Happening Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Image Credits

For design images and photos please credit Chihsiang Li.

Silver Recognition

Chihsiang Li was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work Daxidaxi Gala Event.

Chihsiang Li Newsroom

Explore Chihsiang Li Newsroom to uncover award-winning design projects and more.