Shadow theatre

The homeland of shadow theatre is China.
Chinese shadow theatre has influenced cultures of many countries.
Handed shadow theatre is older than 1000 years.

The shadow theatre was the comedy for peasants. There were music, painting, singing and sculpture and they replaced serious dramas.

There weren't any memorable days, wedding or harvest festival without shadow theatre.

Spectators can see the profils of puppets. Light make to the lighted sheet enlarged images of puppets.

There are 3 branches in Chinese shadow theatre:
- handed shadow theatre
- paper shadow theatre
- leather figures shadow theatre