Move over, TikTok trends – traditional shadow puppetry just stole the spotlight! 🌟 Teens from China and the U.S. recently gathered at Beijing Foreign Studies University for a cultural exchange that mixed ancient art with modern connections.
The Beijing Longzaitian Shadow Puppet Theater brought 🔥 to the stage with bilingual performances of "The Monkey King Wreaks Havoc in Heaven" and "Chang'e Flying to the Moon" – think Marvel-level action meets Chinese mythology! 🐒🌙
But this wasn’t just a show – students got hands-on creating puppets and even learned to make them dance. 💃 "I never thought I’d be controlling Monkey King’s staff!" laughed one California teen during the workshop.
Organizers say events like this help Gen Z appreciate cultural roots while building global friendships. As one participant put it: "It’s like Avengers: Endgame, but for traditional art!" 🎉
