英文摘要:The purpose of this study is to find out the origin of the twelve Pochie Folk Art Performance, analyze its forms, costumes, and props, and discuss its problems and prospects. The research subjects were performance troupes of Hsinyin, Matou, and Wanli Tong-an Temple. The research methods included literature review, field investigation, and narration, accompanied with photography and video filming. The conclusions are as follows: 1.The twelve Pochie Folk Art Performance was based on folk conviction of Ms. Chen Jing-Gu protecting over women and children. The performance was originated in local temple fairs, and it incorporated the expression of hardship endured by early immigrants to Taiwan. It was a type of folk activity combining recreation and religious belief developed during the agricultural society. It could be traced back to the ancestral temple system in ancient China. 2.The form of performance constructed a religious belief of the unity of the heaven, the god and the human by using figures and spaces. The colors and styles of costumes were used to accentuate the differences among characters. The props varied widely, but generally included mask, umbrella, fan, Tiger Tablet, cane, Seven-star Sword, pennant, and cloth wrapper, which symbolize repelling evil spirits and praying for happiness. 3.The twelve Pochie Folk Art Performance faces predicament of downfall and lack of successors, mainly due to change of societal type, lack of support from the government, schools, and recognition of performance troupes. The future development should be focused on preserving the tradition and innovation, establishing its new position, and entering into the mainstream of Taiwanese culture.