Xian Travel Guide - China Culture
It is one of the well spreading prop dramas among Chinese people.
The shadows of ingenious leather-silhouettes are showed on a screen by means of light. Then the artisans will move them behind the screen following the music and singing.
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| Xian Attraction - Leather-Silhouette Show |
People are very fond of this ancient and special drama. This opera was originated in Han Dynasty, developed in Tang Dynasty and became prosperous in Song Dynasty. Shaanxi Leather-Silhouette Show has many kinds of vocal music. The artisans' skills or both performance and carving have reached a very high level. The traditional repertories are "Competing to Become the Bridegroom" and "Traveling the West Lake".
