Source: CCTV.com
02-13-2008 10:03
Special Report: 2008 Spring FestivalIt's time for the kids. The Monkey King is back on stage. The China Puppet Art Troupe presents "Uproars in the Palace of Heaven." It's the most famous story of the Monkey King staged during the Spring Festival.
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| The Monkey is a symbol of intelligence and agility. |
The Monkey is a symbol of intelligence and agility. Born from a stone, he possesses powerful magic, fears nothing and is not afraid to stir an uproar in the Palace of the Heaven. The story is one of China's favourite tales. It has been adapted into many forms: from stage to screen, from Peking opera to puppet shows.
Li Pengjun, vice manager, China Puppet Art Troupe, said, "Uproars in the Palace of Heaven is very popular. Every time we perform it, we get a warm response from the audience, whether they are from home or abroad. Spring Festival is traditional. So we want to show the elite pieces of our traditional culture. "
It's not an easy job to create a vivid portrayal of the monkey whether for actors on screen or Peking opera singers.
