Beijing, on the Chinese mainland — Last week, a splash of color, culture, and creativity took the stage at Beijing Foreign Studies University: a bilingual shadow puppet pop-up that had teens from the Chinese mainland and the US totally hooked! 🎭✨
The event brought together students from Valley Christian Schools in the US and local academy teens. Through lively lectures, classic performances like "The Monkey King Wreaks Havoc in Heaven" and "Chang’e Flying to the Moon," and hands-on workshops, everyone dove into China’s rich storytelling tradition.
On stage, theater artists revealed the secrets behind those dancing silhouettes. Many eager participants stepped up, waving their arms, spinning around, and leaping like the puppets themselves! It was a full-on cultural jam session that broke language barriers and made learning super fun. 🐒🌙
By blending English and Mandarin, this shadow puppetry exchange proved that art has the power to unite teens beyond borders. Who knew ancient stories could feel so fresh? Keep your eyes peeled for more cross-cultural adventures! 🌟
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Bilingual shadow puppet show amazes teens from China and beyond
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