This shadow puppet show was so cool! We walked into it about 10 minutes late and were mesmerized by the beauty and realistic movements of the puppets. Our MC (who seemed to be no more than 10 years old) was so adorable and poised…what we realized later was that the entire puppet show was performed by a troupe of “little people” (dwarfs)!
Shadow play or also known as shadow puppetry is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment
which uses flat articulated figures (shadow puppets) to create the
impression of moving humans and other three-dimensional objects.
Shadow puppets are cut-out figures which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen or scrim.
The cut-out shapes of the puppets sometimes include translucent color
or other types of detailing. Various effects can be achieved by moving
both the puppets and the light source. A talented puppeteer can make the figures appear to walk, dance, fight, nod and laugh.
Shadow play is popular in various
cultures; currently there are more than 20 countries known to have
shadow show troupes. Shadow puppets is an old tradition and have a long
history in Southeast Asia; especially in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia. It is also considered as an ancient art in other parts of Asia such as in China, India and Nepal. It is also known in the West from Turkey, Greece and France. It is a popular form of entertainment for both children and adults in many countries around the world.
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