Intl photographers capture Tai'an's charm
6 days, 17 hours ago

Intl photographers capture Tai'an's charm

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A group of 25 world-renowned photographers of the International Federation of Photographic Art from countries including China, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain recently embarked on a photographic journey in Tai'an, Shandong province. Following their visit to the mountain, the photographers immersed themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Tai'an by visiting the Daimiao Temple, located at the foot of Mount Tai. Fan Zheng'an, a national-level intangible cultural heritage practitioner, demonstrated the intricate art of shadow puppetry, which has a history of over 600 years. The photographers have a hands-on experience with shadow puppetry, gaining a deeper understanding of this intangible cultural heritage item.

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Intl photographers capture Tai'an's charm
1 week ago

Intl photographers capture Tai'an's charm

China Daily  

A group of 25 world-renowned photographers of the International Federation of Photographic Art from countries including China, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain recently embarked on a photographic journey in Tai'an, Shandong province. Following their visit to the mountain, the photographers immersed themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Tai'an by visiting the Daimiao Temple, located at the foot …

Intl photographers explore Jining's culture, industry
1 week, 6 days ago

Intl photographers explore Jining's culture, industry

China Daily  

A group of 25 world-renowned photographers of the International Federation of Photographic Art coming from countries including China, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Spain, recently embarked on a photographic journey in Jining, Shandong province. Photographers have a unique opportunity to engage in shadow puppetry to gain a deeper understanding of China's intangible cultural heritage. Photographers take shots of heavy …

French youth gain insights into Taishan Shadow Puppetry
8 months, 1 week ago

French youth gain insights into Taishan Shadow Puppetry

China Daily  

A group of young French gained insights into the history of Taishan Shadow Puppetry, a national intangible cultural heritage item, at the ICH training center in Tai'an, Shandong province on April 13. Under the guidance of Fan Weiguo, a seventh-generation inheritor of the art form, the students Taishan Shadow Puppetry boasts over 600 years of history and is an ancient …

French youth gain insights into Taishan Shadow Puppetry
8 months, 1 week ago

French youth gain insights into Taishan Shadow Puppetry

China Daily  

A group of young French gained insights into the history of Taishan Shadow Puppetry, a national intangible cultural heritage item, at the ICH training center in Tai'an, Shandong province on April 13. Under the guidance of Fan Weiguo, a seventh-generation inheritor of the art form, the students Taishan Shadow Puppetry boasts over 600 years of history and is an ancient …

Intl students explore traditional Chinese culture in Tai'an
9 months ago

Intl students explore traditional Chinese culture in Tai'an

China Daily  

More than 20 students from Russia experienced Mount Tai shadow puppetry and learned how Mount Tai rubbings are made in Tai'an, Shandong province on March 16, experiencing the charm of traditional Chinese culture. They watched a unique shadow puppet show performed by Fan Zheng'an, the sixth-generation practitioner of Mount Tai shadow puppetry. The students learned about the history, techniques, and …

The heritage hidden in shadows
1 year ago

The heritage hidden in shadows

China Daily  

A shadow puppetry artwork created by Wang's Shadow is exhibited during the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an in May. Last month, two prominent online personalities, each with more than 10 million followers, Nanxiang Buaichifan and Jiuyue, shared videos documenting their journey to learn how to perform shadow puppetry that have garnered over 20 million views on social media platforms, such …

The heritage hidden in shadows
1 year ago

The heritage hidden in shadows

China Daily  

A shadow puppetry artwork created by Wang's Shadow is exhibited during the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an in May. Last month, two prominent online personalities, each with more than 10 million followers, Nanxiang Buaichifan and Jiuyue, shared videos documenting their journey to learn how to perform shadow puppetry that have garnered over 20 million views on social media platforms, such …

The heritage hidden in shadows
1 year ago

The heritage hidden in shadows

China Daily  

A shadow puppetry artwork created by Wang's Shadow is exhibited during the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an in May. Last month, two prominent online personalities, each with more than 10 million followers, Nanxiang Buaichifan and Jiuyue, shared videos documenting their journey to learn how to perform shadow puppetry that have garnered over 20 million views on social media platforms, such …

The heritage hidden in shadows
1 year ago

The heritage hidden in shadows

China Daily  

A shadow puppetry artwork created by Wang's Shadow is exhibited during the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an in May. Last month, two prominent online personalities, each with more than 10 million followers, Nanxiang Buaichifan and Jiuyue, shared videos documenting their journey to learn how to perform shadow puppetry that have garnered over 20 million views on social media platforms, such …

78-year-old stages solo shadow puppetry in Tai'an
1 year, 10 months ago

78-year-old stages solo shadow puppetry in Tai'an

China Daily  

Fan Zheng'an performs a Taishan Shadow Puppetry show. The 78-year-old Fan Zheng'an, staged a shadow play related to an immortal Shigandang on Feb 9 at the Taishan Shadow Play Theater in Tai'an, Shandong province, which received high praise from viewers. In 1953, the then 8-year-old Fan saw his first shadow puppetry, and since then, he has become a big fan …

78-year-old stages solo shadow puppetry in Tai'an
1 year, 10 months ago

78-year-old stages solo shadow puppetry in Tai'an

China Daily  

Fan Zheng'an performs a Taishan Shadow Puppetry show. The 78-year-old Fan Zheng'an, staged a shadow play related to an immortal Shigandang on Feb 9 at the Taishan Shadow Play Theater in Tai'an, Shandong province, which received high praise from viewers. In 1953, the then 8-year-old Fan saw his first shadow puppetry, and since then, he has become a big fan …

78-year-old stages solo shadow puppetry in Tai'an
1 year, 10 months ago

78-year-old stages solo shadow puppetry in Tai'an

China Daily  

Fan Zheng'an performs a Taishan Shadow Puppetry show. The 78-year-old Fan Zheng'an, staged a shadow play related to an immortal Shigandang on Feb 9 at the Taishan Shadow Play Theater in Tai'an, Shandong province, which received high praise from viewers. In 1953, the then 8-year-old Fan saw his first shadow puppetry, and since then, he has become a big fan …

Jinan shadow puppeteer brings the art form closer to life
2 years, 6 months ago

Jinan shadow puppeteer brings the art form closer to life

China Daily  

Li Juan performs shadow puppet. Li Juan, a fifth-generation inheritor of Jinan shadow puppet, is working to promote the innovation of the traditional art form and trying to integrate the technique into modern society. To promote the traditional art form, Li introduced shadow puppet at schools in 2007. Now many schools have opened shadow puppet courses and integrate the art …

Where excellence is made
2 years, 10 months ago

Where excellence is made

China Daily  

With a history of more than 600 years, Taishan Shadow Puppetry was listed in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage projects. The most amazing thing is that while shadow puppetry in other places usually requires a troupe, Taishan Shadow Puppetry must be performed by one person, who operates eight instruments, controls the puppeteers and sings at the same …

Taishan shadow puppetry: telling Chinese stories to the world
3 years, 6 months ago

Taishan shadow puppetry: telling Chinese stories to the world

China Daily  

A shadow puppet show by Fan Zheng'an Fan Zheng'an, the sixth-generation inheritor of Mount Tai shadow puppetry, is trying to share Chinese culture with the world through this traditional Chinese performance. Taishan shadow puppetry, a national intangible cultural heritage, has a history of more than 600 years. Fan has also established a shadow puppetry museum where visitors can enjoy shadow …

Taishan shadow puppetry: telling Chinese stories to the world
3 years, 6 months ago

Taishan shadow puppetry: telling Chinese stories to the world

China Daily  

A shadow puppet show by Fan Zheng'an Fan Zheng'an, the sixth-generation inheritor of Mount Tai shadow puppetry, is trying to share Chinese culture with the world through this traditional Chinese performance. Taishan shadow puppetry, a national intangible cultural heritage, has a history of more than 600 years. Fan has also established a shadow puppetry museum where visitors can enjoy shadow …

Taishan shadow puppetry: telling Chinese stories to the world
3 years, 6 months ago

Taishan shadow puppetry: telling Chinese stories to the world

China Daily  

Fan Zheng'an, the sixth-generation inheritor of Mount Tai shadow puppetry, is trying to share Chinese culture with the world through this traditional Chinese performance. Taishan shadow puppetry, a national intangible cultural heritage, has a history of more than 600 years. Fan has also established a shadow puppetry museum where visitors can enjoy shadow shows, experience shadow show culture and learn …

Making a present of the past
4 years, 1 month ago

Making a present of the past

China Daily  

Tourists visit Taishan Mountain in Tai'an city. Porter numbers peaked as tourism boomed after China's reform and opening-up, and they made great contributions to the development of Taishan Mountain's infrastructure. Tourists can also get a taste of the local intangible heritage at Tai'an Old Street, a 25-minute drive from the Taishan Mountain resort, where the local government has supported artisans …

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