Shanghai: Create and Perform Your Shadow Puppet Experience
ID: GYG1282312-1961368
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Create your own shadow puppet and bring it to life in a fun, hands-on performance experience.
Create your own shadow puppet from start to finish and bring it to life in this hands-on experience inspired by traditional Chinese shadow play.
Begin with a short introduction to shadow puppetry and its storytelling tradition, then choose your character and design.
With step-by-step guidance, you will assemble and decorate your puppet, preparing it for movement and performance — no experience needed.
Then step behind the screen and learn how to control your puppet using light and motion. Try simple movements and enjoy a playful moment of storytelling.
This is not just a craft activity, but an interactive and immersive experience where you can create, perform, and connect with a traditional art form.
At the end of the experience, your puppet will be ready to take home as a unique handmade piece and a fun memory.
Highlights
- Create your own shadow puppet character
- Learn basic movement and storytelling techniques
- Perform your puppet in a light and fun way
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
No prior experience is required — beginner-friendly
INCLUDED
- Hands-on shadow puppet making experience
- All materials and tools provided
- Step-by-step guidance from an instructor
- Basic performance and movement guidance
- Your finished puppet to take home
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from the venue
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.