![]() ![]() ![]() At that time, Chinese shadow play art has been introduced to Persia (Iran), Arabia, Turkey, Siam (Thailand), Burma, Malay Islands, Japan, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Russia and other Asian and European countries along with military expeditions and sea and land exchanges. The performance of Shadow play came to flourish in Song Dynasty (960 AD - 1279 AD), and gradually spread to the West world in the 13th century when Mongols conquered China. In his story a man named Shaoweng “revived” Wu Emperor’s favorite concubine who had died from illness, by asking Wu Emperor (of Han Dynasty) to sit behind a curtain, watching those “magic practices”. The shadow play has its origin from a romantic story of West Han Dynasty more than 2000 years ago, written by the great Chinese historian Sima Qian of Han Dynasty (202 BC - 220 AD). According to historical records, shadow puppetry began in the Western Han Dynasty, flourished in the Tang Dynasty, flourished in the Qing Dynasty, and spread to West Asia and Europe during the Yuan Dynasty. Old Beijingers always call it "Donkey Shadow Puppetry". Shadow puppetry is an ancient traditional folk art in China. Unfortunately, shadow puppetry shows face extinction today, and require more attention! Chinese shadow play history This theatrical performances somewhat created ancient cartoons of China. Shadow puppet plays an important cultural significance in China traditional folk art. Some a shadow play master can play seven or eight actors at the same time. In the performance, the artists have the ability to manipulate the movie, musical instruments and accompaniment to make do with the voice and singing at the same time. The exercises and singing are all dictated by master and have to be studied hard for a long time. The performing skills and singing skills are the key to the success of a shadow play. This humble folk art form of the Han nationality is very popular in rural areas in Henan, Shanxi, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces. Chinese shadow plays can be performed by large troupes with seven to nine performers, or smaller troupes of two to five people. ![]() Of course percussion and strings music and singing are added. A lamp illuminates a translucent cloth screen from behind, then the little figures create the illusion of moving images on the screen. It is operated by puppeteers with their hands by using rods. People would entertain themselves with a simple shadow play and indulged in the lingering or adventurous stories. In December 2018, the General Office of the Ministry of Education announced that Shanghai Theatre Academy was the base for the inheritance of Chinese shadow puppetry.Ĭhinese shadow play was traditionally an evening entertainment, when there was no big flat-screen TV. In 2011, Chinese shadow puppetry was included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. An authentic yet wonderful shadow play will offer a special China cultural travel experience to remember! Chinese shadow play or Chinese shadow puppetry (in Chinese: 皮影戏pí yǐng xì, 影子戏 yǐng zi xì, 灯影戏, dēng yǐng xì) known as a very old form of theatre in China, is such kind of folk art that is acted by nifty silhouette figures made from leather or paper, accompanied by quaint old-world percussion and string music and singing, and tells an assortment of tales and stories. Unveiling the Beauty of Traditional Chinese Clothes: An Insightful Guideįor most of the travelers, getting to know local traditions, art and culture is a huge part of the worldwide travel experience, especially the various enchanted folk arts.Traditional Chinese Clothes Style: Hanfu, Qipao, and Beyond.Chinese Hanfu (Traditional Han Chinese Clothing).A Cultural Exploration into Anhui: Huizhou Craftsmen Ink Stick.An Honorable Silversmith in Guizhou’s Miao Village.How Do the Clay Sculpture Artisans work in China?.Jianchuan Grotto Arts: Rock Caves and Masterpieces on Shibao Mountain.Colorful Guizhou: the Beautiful Costumes of 49 Ethnic Minorities.The Vanishing Chinese Traditional Handicrafts.Special Things to Wear on Head While Travelling in China.Oriental Statues Museum - Mount Maiji Grottoes.Observing And Studying in the World’s Porcelain Center - Jingdezhen.Top 8 Buddhist Grottoes in China: Savor up Beautiful Buddhist Art. ![]()
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