Shadow puppetry is the oldest form of animation in China. At the 2023 China (Beijing) Animation Week, the combination of #shadowpuppetry and animation has revitalized this ancient intangible cultural heritage, bringing it into the world of children today. ✨🎭 #CBAF #ArtsyBeijing #AmazingBeijing | Discover Beijing

Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is a traditional Chinese folk art. People manipulate shadow puppets with rods, making them step onto the stage. Those sitting in front of the stage play music on gongs, drums, suona horns and other instruments. In 2011, Chinese shadow puppetry was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. #chineseculturalheritage #chineseintangibleculturalheritage #UNSECO #ShadowPuppetry #ShadowPlay #historicalchina #t

#China's shadow puppetry has a history of over 2,000 years. As one kind of shadow puppetry, Tai Shan Shadow Puppetry is performed by just one person. The performer holds the puppets in his hands, sings the dialogues, and controls nearly 10 musical instruments all by himself. This requires very fast movements and reactions. | China Focus

Discover the ancient art of Chinese Shadow Puppetry, also known as lantern shadow play, which dates back to the Western Han Dynasty. This traditional folk craft uses intricately crafted puppets to tell captivating stories, blending light and shadow in a mesmerizing performance. Explore the process behind this timeless art form! | Across Asia

The ancient Chinese art of shadow puppetry is a tradition with a history that dates back around 2,000 years. In 2011, the Chinese shadow puppetry was added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Generally, it is a combination of various art forms involving painting, carving, music, opera performance and story-telling. Most of the puppets were made of leather from livestock, such as cattle and sheep. #Chineseintangibleculturalheritage #culture #shadowplay #puppetry #art #fo