HTC collaborates with Ming Hwa Yuan to create a glove puppetry metaverse! VIVE BYTES launches the NFT "Pirate King".

Gezi opera enters the metaverse! HTC announced on the 28th that it has collaborated with Ming Hwa Yuan Drama Group to launch the "Ming Hwa Yuan Drama Group Pirate King NFT Global Limited Edition Card Pack" on the NFT platform VIVE BYTES, turning Gezi opera art into NFT for eternity. The Pirate King NFT card pack will be issued on the Polygon blockchain and officially launched on April 10th, priced at NT$299. HTC will continue to collaborate closely with Ming Hwa Yuan Drama Group to bring Gezi opera into the metaverse.

HTC Collaborates with Ming Hwa Yuan Theater Troupe and Future Digit to Spark New Cross-Domain Innovations

To create a new world where everyone can immerse themselves, HTC's metaverse VIVERSE partners with Taiwan's leading traditional arts institution, Ming Hwa Yuan Theater Troupe, to integrate Gezaixi (Taiwanese Opera) into future lifestyles. In the first phase of collaboration, the two parties will work with Future Digit to launch the "Ming Hwa Yuan Theater Troupe Pirate King NFT Global Limited Edition Card Pack" on VIVE BYTES. Ming Hwa Yuan Theater Troupe is set to restart its flagship show "Pirate King - Legend of Cheng Chih-lung," exclusively licensing VIVE BYTES for NFT product design, blockchain deployment, and listing, with renowned Taiwanese comic artist Wei Tsung-cheng creating an exclusive comic version of "Pirate King."

With a history of 93 years, Ming Hwa Yuan Theater Troupe has long been dedicated to preserving traditional arts, gaining global recognition among theater enthusiasts. In recent years, it has been continuously revitalizing and innovating, exemplified by the 2020 release of the first comic-crossover drama "Ming Wars." Regarding this groundbreaking cross-domain collaboration, Chen Chao-hsien, CEO of Ming Hwa Yuan Theater Troupe, stated: "Gezaixi is not limited to any particular generation. We look forward to introducing the new value of traditional arts to the younger generation through the Pirate King limited edition NFT on VIVE BYTES and the upcoming virtual Gezaixi experience. We aim to elevate Gezaixi into a new form within the metaverse and hope to lead traditional arts into the metaverse, jointly creating a new era for Taiwanese traditional arts."

Ming Hwa Yuan Theater Troupe Pirate King NFT Card Pack Officially on Sale on 4/10, Gezaixi Metaverse Taking Shape

The Ming Hwa Yuan Theater Troupe Pirate King NFT Global Limited Edition Card Pack will be issued on the Polygon blockchain and officially go on sale at 12:30 pm on April 10, with a limit of 2,500 sets priced at NT$299 each. Each card pack contains 2 randomly shipped NFT cards. The three highlights of the Ming Hwa Yuan Theater Troupe Pirate King NFT Global Limited Edition Card Pack are:

1. Access Pirate King NFT Card Pack Online and Offline

• Purchase NFT card pack with a credit card on the VIVE BYTES website, limited to 2,000 sets
• Buy NFT card pack redemption codes at all ibon locations in Taiwan and redeem them on the VIVE BYTES website, limited to 500 sets

2. Exclusive Collection of Main Characters from "Pirate King - Legend of Cheng Chih-lung"

There are 23 different designs of NFT cards, with 2 randomly shipped in each pack, including at least 1 card featuring the lead male character, Sun Tsuei-feng, in real-life.

• 2 comic versions of "Pirate King" exclusively illustrated by Wei Tsung-cheng for the NFT card pack
• 20 real-life versions of "Pirate King" featuring unique designs by HTC paired with character theme songs
• Hidden "Warlord Card" limited to 250 pieces, showcasing the formidable laughter of Cheng Chih-lung from Pirate King

3. Win VIP Tickets to "Pirate King - Legend of Cheng Chih-lung" at Tainan Cultural Center

Winners of the "Warlord Card" draw before 4/22 will have the chance to receive VIP tickets for any 4/30 show of "Pirate King - Legend of Cheng Chih-lung" at Tainan Cultural Center, limited to 25 tickets. The detailed lottery rules will be announced on the VIVE BYTES fan page.

In addition, the upcoming metaverse space platform VIVE Connect will also launch the "Pirate King" virtual theme park, accessible through mobile phones, tablets, computers, and VR devices. In the future, VIVE BYTES will be able to connect to VIVE Connect, allowing users to showcase their personal digital collections in private NFT showrooms and interact with virtual avatars, bringing a new social consumption experience.

About HTC

As a global benchmark for innovative technology, HTC has garnered numerous awards since its establishment in 1997, setting many industry records. Through the development of a range of smartphones, VIVE virtual reality hardware, and ecosystems, it has created products and experiences that continually impress consumers. The diverse range of smartphones, virtual reality hardware, and content presented by HTC is gradually changing the way consumers and businesses perceive and interact with the world, with its influence and potential far exceeding this. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under the symbol 2498. For more information, please visit www.htc.com.

About VIVE BYTES

VIVE BYTES is an NFT platform under HTC. VIVE BYTES provides global users with easy access to the NFT world, offering a user-friendly shopping process and unique gamification features, making purchasing NFT digital collections as convenient as online shopping. In addition to direct purchases, VIVE BYTES also introduces the NFT blind box mechanism. Consumers can pay for products in fiat or cryptocurrency and connect their MetaMask wallet. For more information, please visit https://bytes.vive.com/.

About Ming Hwa Yuan Theater Troupe

Established in 1929, Ming Hwa Yuan is an artist family dedicated to Gezaixi (Taiwanese Opera), infusing traditional elements with contemporary influences. It is the only Gezaixi troupe in Taiwan with exclusive directors and a complete actor lineup. All members of the artist family are involved in Gezaixi performance art, boasting a strong production and performance team and a unique Eastern artistic style, making them a legend in Taiwan's performing arts scene.

About Future Digit

Future Digit focuses on game and comic book distribution as its main business, assisting Taiwanese comic artists in creating works. In addition to Wei Tsung-cheng, who represents domestic publishers, there are more than a dozen collaborating comic artists serializing in Japanese print and digital magazines.