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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"During our performances in Europe and the US, we incorporated percussion and integrated melodies from (Chinese movie) Red Sorghum, and classical music from (musical) Romeo and Juliet into traditional productions like Pigsy Marries a Bride to bridge language barriers and enable Western audiences to connect with the essence of Chinese shadow puppetry through familiar music," Hou said. "This cultural fusion has been widely lauded and has emerged as a highlight of cross-cultural exchange."
With the establishment of the Xiaoyi Shadow Puppetry Museum and the inclusion of this art form in local schools' extracurricular programs, shadow puppetry has been gaining popularity in the area.
Contact the writers at zhuxingxin@chinadaily.com.cn
