A grassroots campaign in Tainan to stage opera performances backing Chen Shui-bian's daughter Chen Hsing-yu is snowballing, and supporters are thrilled at how fast it is coming together.

• A netizen surnamed Su kicked off a "Zhamei Arts Festival," inviting four big traditional opera troupes to perform.
• Ming Hwa Yuan's Tian troupe pulled out of the lineup, but organizers say they will simply invite another group to take the slot.
• The bigger buzz is over plans for a classic Taiwanese outdoor banquet to go with the show, with people asking how to sign up.
• Organizers say arrangements are still being worked out but close, with volunteers pitching in money and labor.
• Comment sections are full of praise for Tainan's speed, with people talking about chartering buses south and "standing up for Tainan's daughter."

Outlook: Expect the banquet details and a replacement troupe to be announced shortly, with a sizable out-of-town crowd heading to Tainan.