Quanzhou Marionette Theatre

Skilled hands bring marionettes into a world of movement and story. Quanzhou's puppet theatre offers an engaging introduction to the region's performance traditions.

Strings connect the puppeteer's hands with a character's smallest movements. A closer look at this craft of control brings new appreciation to the stories performed on stage.

A closer encounter

• Watch a short performance with an introduction to its characters and story.
• Explore how a marionette moves, with a beginner's handling introduction where appropriate.

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