Shaanxi Folk Art Theater
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This side by side video shows the story of the turtle and the crane as seen by the audience and behind the screen as the puppeteers bring the story to life. To learn more about the art of shadow puppets, visit Playing with Shadows at http://www.artsedge.kennedy-center.org/shadowpuppets/artsedge.html.
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