A leather silhouette against a white cloth — how Chinese shadow theater enchanted audiences for 2,000 years.
Over 2,200 years old, Chinese shadow puppetry combined carved leather, candlelight, and spoken word into theatrical magic that influenced cinema—and still captivates audiences today.
With roots dating back over 2,000 years, Chinese shadow puppetry is a UNESCO-recognized art form where intricately carved leather silhouettes dance across a screen, telling stories that predate cinema