Chengdu Shadow Puppet Museum: Make Your Own Moving Chinese Puppets!
When I first brought my British friend Tom here, he asked confusedly: “What are shadow puppets? Why should I watch shadow puppet shows?” It wasn’t until he made that general puppet dance on the screen that he exclaimed: “This is basically ancient Chinese animation!” Let me explain briefly: Shadow puppetry is an ancient Chinese folk […]
Chengdu Bamboo Village: Make Your Own Traditional Bamboo Crafts!
My Canadian friend Sarah almost skipped this place. “Another village?” she asked. But after weaving her own bamboo basket, she called it “the most authentic cultural experience in China.” Let me show you why Daoming Bamboo Village (Dàomíng Zhúyì Cūn) beats typical tourist spots. What is Bamboo Weaving? Bamboo weaving is China’s ancient craft. Artists […]