Only In China 11 - Shadow Dancing with Mimicked Movements

The video explores the art of shadow puppetry, highlighting a dance troop of elderly women who mimic traditional Chinese shadow puppet movements. This unique form of dance has gained popularity after being featured on national TV. The troop, composed of retired women from a city with a rich history of shadow plays, aims to replicate the traditional puppet plays using their bodies. Shadow puppetry, an ancient art form over 100 years old, is now being enjoyed in a live dance format in China.

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