Huaxian Shadow Puppetry

Detailed figures become characters when light reaches the screen. Huaxian shadow theatre brings together craft, music and the puppeteer's precise movements.

Articulated figures come alive when light reaches a screen. Huaxian shadow theatre combines the making of the figures with music, storytelling and the puppeteer's precise control.

A closer encounter

• Watch a short story and explore how its figures move behind the screen.
• Explore a simple puppet-handling or decorative activity on a Weinan extension.

Huaxian is the historic name of today’s Huazhou District in Weinan. Consider it as an extension from Xi’an or a journey including Huashan.

Tell us what interests you. We’ll shape the experience around your journey and confirm the arrangements in your personal proposal.