Have you ever heard of piyingxi（皮影戏 píyǐngxì）, Chinese shadow puppetry? In this unique theater performance（表演 biǎoyǎn）, colorful silhouette figures made from leather are accompanied by music and singing. | Learn Chinese
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Have you ever heard of piyingxi（皮影戏 píyǐngxì）, Chinese shadow puppetry? In this unique theater performance（表演 biǎoyǎn）, colorful silhouette figures made from leather are accompanied by music and singing. | Learn Chinese
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They come from 18 different provinces across China, and are on a mission to keep the art of shadow puppetry alive for future generations. For more stories from across Asia: Like and follow Asia Featured on Facebook, or subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/AsiaFeatured | Asia Featured
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They come from 18 different provinces across China, and are on a mission to keep the art of shadow puppetry alive for future generations. For more stories from across Asia: Like and follow Asia Featured on Facebook, or subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/AsiaFeatured | Asia Featured
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Shadow Puppet Theater - A Chinese Folk Art
Shadow Puppet Theater - A Chinese Folk Art
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With origins in the historical city of Xi'an, Chinese shadow puppetry is a form of theatre that involves silhouette figures performing traditional plays against a backlit cloth screen to the accompaniment of music and singing. Shadow puppets are made from jointed pieces of shaped leather. They are famous throughout China. #FoodWise #Xian Travelogue | China Plus Culture
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With origins in the historical city of Xi'an, Chinese shadow puppetry is a form of theatre that involves silhouette figures performing traditional plays against a backlit cloth screen to the accompaniment of music and singing. Shadow puppets are made from jointed pieces of shaped leather. They are famous throughout China. #FoodWise #Xian Travelogue | China Plus Culture
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The Daoqing #shadowpuppetry play, originating from Huanxian county of Qingyang city, northwest #China's #Gansu Province, is an important branch of Chinese shadow puppetry. It has been included in the national intangible cultural heritage list since 2006. Shadow plays integrate performance, singing, art, sculpture and music. In 2011, Chinese shadow puppetry was added to #UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. | WE ARE CHINA
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The Daoqing #shadowpuppetry play, originating from Huanxian county of Qingyang city, northwest #China's #Gansu Province, is an important branch of Chinese shadow puppetry. It has been included in the national intangible cultural heritage list since 2006. Shadow plays integrate performance, singing, art, sculpture and music. In 2011, Chinese shadow puppetry was added to #UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. | WE ARE CHINA
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Chinese shadow puppetry is a fusion of craftsmanship meeting showmanship; it tells stories from behind the screen with a special silhouette created by paper-cutting. It’s also the inspiration for many Chinese cartoons in the early days. Even Kung Fu Panda uses it in their intro in the third sequence. Here’s what a fun Chinese shadow puppetry show looks like. Follow us on other social media to stay tuned with the series: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iminchina Instagram: https://www.instagram.
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Chinese shadow puppetry is a fusion of craftsmanship meeting showmanship; it tells stories from behind the screen with a special silhouette created by paper-cutting. It’s also the inspiration for many Chinese cartoons in the early days. Even Kung Fu Panda uses it in their intro in the third sequence. Here’s what a fun Chinese shadow puppetry show looks like. Follow us on other social media to stay tuned with the series: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iminchina Instagram: https://www.instagram.
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Chinese shadow puppetry was added to the #UNESCO Intangible #CulturalHeritage list in 2011. The traditional drama is performed by silhouette figures mainly made from animal skins. #ChineseCulture | Xi's Moments
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Watch as the Baigujing (white bone demon) springs to life in this brilliantly detailed shadow puppet performance by the Zhengzhou Li family, where each movement tells a story of ancient wisdom and artistic mastery. | Embassy of The People's Republic of China in the United States
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Inscribed on UNESCO's List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2011, Chinese shadow puppetry is a form of theatre in which colorful silhouette figures perform traditional plays against a back-lit cloth screen, accompanied by music and singing. Check it out! | Learn Chinese
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Traditional folk art: Chinese shadow puppetry | China Xinhua News
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The ancient art of Chinese shadow puppetry is disappearing — but you can help save it by learning how to do it yourself. Full video: http://cbc.ca/1.3852193 | CBC Arts
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Chinese shadow puppets is a traditional folk art originating in the Han Dynasty (202 BC- 220 AD). It involves storytelling performed using shadow figures made of animal skins. Click to know how cowhide transforms into shadow puppets. http://xhtxs.cn/UbU | China Xinhua News
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