Masters of Chinese life-sized puppetry battle waning popularity

Описание: The “Chuanbei Big Puppet Show” in Nanchong, in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, has been listed as an item of national intangible cultural heritage. And what makes this traditional performance so special is the use of life-sized puppets. The art dates back over 300 years, and 82-year-old Li Siyuan is a recognized master of his trade. CGTN's Zheng Yibing has more.

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