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Elite of Shadow Play in China
May 24, 2007 04:38
  • KATRINA
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Have you ever seen shadow play in China? It is the oldest film in the world and a kind of unique art form of classical China!

The man-made figures are operated in the back of the screen by the artisans. They are dubbed by the artisans also.

In Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province, a senior Li Xingru is regarded as the most skilled man playing shadow play in China.

He can play eight characters at one time and make many backgrouds such as fire, wind and something else......

A great man, isn't he??
May 24, 2007 04:39
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  • KATRINA
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He is playing eight characters with both hands!!

May 24, 2007 04:40
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He is making fire as prop for the play!

May 24, 2007 20:17
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  • KEVIN0518
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it is really a national treasure. At present, less people can play it. Hope it won't vanish.
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