Manzhou Ballad originates from the southernmost part of Taiwan and it is passed on for generations by local grandmas. Manzhou grandmas’ just focus on their emotional expression, without caring much about how the lyrics were written. Seven unique tunes not only create romantic melodies but carry the stories of the hardships endured by these grandmas and their relentless effort in life. Although it’s hard to understand each lyrics completely, we can still hold a bit of sentimental value for the story that each song carries. Ballad is alive and literally engraved into the lives of Manzhou grandmas. Although these songs cannot change their past, they can help them to move on and regain the power ...
