Ling Goh was born into a Teochew opera family. For more than thirty years, she has committed herself to preserving and developing Teochew opera and Teochew iron‑rod puppetry. Ling Goh also established the first cultural arts space in Malaysia dedicated to Teochew opera — the Teochew Puppet & Opera House.
Throughout her journey of preserving and promoting Teochew performance arts, Ling Goh has boldly embraced innovation, incorporating elements of modern theatre and musicals into traditional performances, thus attracting greater attention and participation of the young. At the same time, she has actively promoted Teochew opera and iron‑rod puppetry beyond the Teochew community, enabling people of other ethnicities to understand and appreciate their unique charms.
Recently, the Teochew Store spoke with Ling Goh in Penang to learn about her experience in passing on Teochew opera and iron‑rod puppetry, and managing the Teochew Puppet and Opera House.
