Puppet Show (Changsha)

DATE:09-06-2011

Puppet Show, previously known as “dummy play”, is a kind of drama made by artists by operating puppets. It firstly appeared in the Han Dynasty, and then thrived in the Qing Dynasnty. Since the Qing Dynasty, puppet play has come into its gold age, as it is not only popular in wider regions, but also diversified in its arias. In terms of performance form, it can be classified into five kinds: marionette play, rod puppet play, sock puppet play, iron rod puppet play and firework puppet play. Puppet art is exquisite and attractive beyond comparison. In addition to the artists’ excellent performance, the perfect puppet figures and operating tools are also big attractions to the audience.