Its origins can be traced back to the end of the Meiji era (1816-1912), when Taiwanese theater was subjected to "Japanization." Even the puppets in puppet theater were obliged to be outfitted with Japanese attire, and Taiwanese Opera (koa-a-hi--or gezaixi in Mandarin) was subject to restrictions on the use of themes of filial piety and loyalty that could stir up folk sentiment.
它的由來，可追溯到日治時代末期，皇民化運動中，連布袋戲偶都被要求穿上日本服飾，歌仔戲也被禁用諸多教忠教義、可能挑起民族情懷的表演元素。