07-25-2007 10:47
While old masterpieces seem eternal, some ancient art must struggle to find its place in a changing world. The Shadow Play, still can charm today. Once a primary medium of entertainment in rural China, the shadow play, now removes to the dim light of nostalgia. Like the puppeteers, unseen among the shadows, there resides a bleak reality, that this venerable tradition may vanish. The starving artists of the Shadow Play need permanent homes.
The Shadow Plays of the Beijing Shadow Puppetry troupe may be inspired with fresh hope and renewed vigor these days.
The company has a new home and in it, it is enjoying new success.
