Source: CCTV.com
08-14-2008 10:05
Special Report: 2008 Beijing Olympic GamesIn this old Hutong, 72-year-old Zhang Qichen is busy performing a shadow puppet show called "Forest Games" to other elderly residents. Zhang, like other puppeteers, must master multiple roles. Performing a show is can be exhausting.
Zhang Qichen, shadow puppet artist, said "We were inspired by the five fuwa. We hope to make a contribution. This show is meant to celebrate the success of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games."
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| These elderly artists started making preparations fives months ago. Every shadow puppet was hand-made in painstaking detail. 108 days before the Games began, they started rehearsals. Even 85-year-old shadow puppet artist Wang Lanqiu also practiced everyday. |
These elderly artists started making preparations fives months ago. Every shadow puppet was hand-made in painstaking detail. 108 days before the Games began, they started rehearsals. Even 85-year-old shadow puppet artist Wang Lanqiu also practiced everyday.
Zhang Qichen said, "We want to put on a great show to cheer for China."
Wang Lanxiu, 85-year-old shadow puppet artist, said "At this age, being able to see China host the Olympic Games is very exciting. More than 200 countries have come to participate. It is something to be proud of. Therefore, I have a lot of energy."
As soon as the show at Qianmen ended, they rushed to the Olympic Cultural Square, not even having time to grab a bite to eat. Many foreigners were waiting in the square to see their next performance.
Editor:Meng Rui
