Where is shadow play a folk art?

Shadow play is popular in many parts of the country. It is not a unique art in a place, but an excellent inheritance art of China folk culture.

1. Shadow play began in the Han Dynasty and flourished for thousands of years.

There is a love story between Li Furen and Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty in Hanshu, which became the evidence that shadow play began in Han Dynasty. During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, his beloved Li Furen died of illness, and he also fell into depression. If the king of a country continues like this, he is afraid that his body will be dragged down. A minister wanted Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to start, so he presented him with a "shadow play".

Among them, the image of Li Furen is outlined with skin as thin as cicada's wings. The inspiration of this adult Li comes from the shadow projected by children's games. After the invention of shadow play, it was quickly loved by everyone, and it was the best folk art until the late Qing Dynasty.

Secondly, leisure activities in modern society are rich and colorful, and shadow play seeks self-help in loneliness.

After all, shadow play is still a pastime. In the information age with rich nightlife, it has become a shelved art, and few people can get close contact with shadow play in their lives. However, with the popularity of traditional arts such as cross talk, many tea houses and other retro leisure places began to invite shadow play artists to perform, creating an antique rest place for consumers, which is also an alternative way for shadow play to save itself.