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Created on November 29, 2024

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Shadow puppetry

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Where do shadow puppets come from?

How are shadow puppets made?

How do shadow puppets move?

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Where do shadow puppets come from?

  • Shadow puppetry began in China over 2,000 years ago.
  • This special way of storytelling spread to many countries like India, Indonesia and Turkey.

How are shadow puppets made?

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Today, puppet makers make their puppets from thin leather or paper then carefully cut and paint them.

How do shadow puppets move?

  • Puppet makers attach sticks to the puppets.
  • Puppeteers are the people who make the puppets move.
  • Puppeteers use the sticks to make the puppets move.