Shadow puppetry casts a spell globally
Cultural fusion breathes new life into ancient art form
By Zhu Xingxin in Taiyuan and Chen Liang |
China Daily |
Updated: 2025-10-10 09:10
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As one of China's oldest theatrical forms, shadow puppetry boasts a history spanning over 2,200 years. In 2011, Chinese shadow puppetry was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, with Xiaoyi city in Shanxi province recognized as a vital birthplace.
