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In Shanxi Province, shadow play and puppet shows enjoy a history of thousands of years. Many people here also feel concerned about whether these traditions can survive, but one young group are reimagining the art forms and winning critical acclaim in the process.
This is a fire-breathing show of puppets manipulated by wooden rods. With a mouth that moves and eyes that blink, this puppet can even perform the art of Sichuan Opera Face Changing. The shadow play is also fluorescent, a modern variation on an ancient artform.
These shows are all performed by a young troupe in Xiaoyi, a city in northern China’s Shanxi Province. The troupe was founded in 2010, thanks to investment from a local coal enterprise. It has fifteen actors and five teachers, and the average age of the actors is only about 22. Because of its distinctive style, the troupe has been on a non-stop national tour.
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