This Lunar New Year, children in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region are discovering magic behind cloth screens as ancient shadow puppetry takes center stage! 🏮 Local artists in Changji are reviving 2,000-year-old traditions with flickering lamps and nimble fingers, creating spellbinding performances of classics like 'The Crane and the Turtle'.
🌟 Post-show workshops let kids try their hands at manipulating leather figures – some now redesigned with Xinjiang-inspired patterns and modern Lunar New Year themes. 'We’re blending Uygur floral motifs into the puppets’ costumes,' says master performer Aikeremujiang, 'making our cultural heritage feel like home.'
📜 The shows now feature bite-sized plays perfect for Gen-Z attention spans, mixing folklore with themes of family reunion and tech-free bonding. Parents cheer as kids swap TikTok for tangible tradition – proof that China’s intangible heritage still sparks joy in 2026! 🎉
