Time
July 19
Tickets
Free
Venue
5/F, Shenzhen Library, 2001 Fuzhong Road 1, Futian District (福田区福中一路2001号深圳图书馆五楼)
Metro
Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit D
Please Note
7-8:30 p.m.
Free shadow play events at SZ Library| July 19
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Local shadow play performers will present shadow plays adapted from Chinese children’s books. Children can also interact with the performers after the show. Entry is free.
Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment which uses flat articulated cut-out figures (shadow puppets) which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen or scrim. The cut-out shapes of the puppets sometimes include translucent color or other types of detailing.
Various effects can be achieved by moving both the puppets and the light source. A talented puppeteer can make the figures appear to walk, dance, fight, nod and laugh.
Shadow play is popular in various cultures, among both children and adults in many countries around the world. Shadow play is an old tradition and it has a long history in Asia. It has been an ancient art and a living folk tradition n China, India and Nepal. It is also known in Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Germany, France and the United States.
Time: 7-8:30 p.m., July 19
Venue: 5/F, Shenzhen Library, 2001 Fuzhong Road 1, Futian District (福田区福中一路2001号深圳图书馆五楼)
Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宫站), Exit D