Celebrate the art form
World Puppetry Day
World Puppetry Day is a natural moment to learn the roots of shadow performance, try a short home show, and follow public programming from the international puppetry community.
Start With These Shadow Pals Picks
A quick bundle of Shadow Pals pages that make this celebration easier to explore at home.
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History of Shadow Puppetry
Start with the long arc of the art form before you jump into modern festivals and performances.
Learn Article
Chinese Shadow Puppetry Origins
A strong cultural grounding page for anyone who wants more context than a single event listing can provide.
Learn Article
Family Performance Night Guide
Turn the day into an actual home performance instead of just reading about puppetry online.
Explore Tutorial
Chinese Shadow Puppetry
A quick watch when you want a visual companion to the historical reading.
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