Featured Events in Tai'an in December, 2024 (July Updated)

Taishan shadow puppetry is an ancient traditional folk art. Taishan shadow puppetry is also known as shadow play or picking shadows. Because its figures and props are made of donkey skin, it is also commonly known as donkey skin shadow puppetry. Listening to its singing and watching its shapes, you can see the profound and simple culture of Taishan. Taishan shadow puppetry has a long history. As early as the Ming Dynasty, there was a record of Taishan shadow puppetry in the ancient book "Tao Taowu Xianping", which has a history of 600 years. In recent years, Taishan shadow puppetry has been constantly innovating and developing in sync with the times. The performances are rich and fascinating. There are traditional classic boutique plays "Frog, Crane and Turtle", Taishan cultural classic play "Taishan Stone Guardian vs. Wolf Spirit", old play new hilarious play "New Story of Wu Song Fighting the Tiger", children's voice and philosophical play "The Lost Corner" and "Monkey Picking Peaches", trendy and fashionable play "Gangnam Style" and "Little Apple", etc. The plot is ups and downs, the performance is humorous, and it is entertaining. The actors of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Theater give shadow puppetry more elements that combine fashion and culture, attracting more and more young people with a new image, while always retaining the feelings and taste of old Tai'an.