Folk shadow puppetry

Author: Wu Wei
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Shadow puppetry combines exquisite carvings with melodious local singing, using local dialects for dialogue. It features "paintings within the play and plays within the paintings," showcasing unique characteristics and gaining widespread popularity among people across various regions. Chinese shadow puppetry art originates from life and returns to life, reflecting the intelligence and aspirations of the working people for a better life. The cultural atmosphere created by Chinese shadow puppetry has long spread to countries around the world. Shadow puppetry is one of the earliest Chinese arts to go global, having been introduced to Asian and European countries since the 13th century and continuously cherished by international audiences. Today, the ancient art of shadow puppetry is, bringing people into a more perfect world of folk art.