Chinese Shadow Puppetry
Victoria University of Wellington hosts a Mandarin Corner session with a live demonstration of traditional Chinese shadow puppetry, cultural context, and a puppet-making activity.
When
Saturday, July 25, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Price
Free
Check the organizer for final availability.
Location
RHG24, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus, Wellington
New Zealand
Organizer
Victoria University of Wellington
in person
Why it belongs on Shadow Pals
Hands-on shadow puppetry workshop with a direct organizer source.
Make it part of your practice
Explore shadow puppet guides before you go, then bring the ideas you discover back to your own light-and-shadow practice.
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