The art of light and shadow
- Posted on February 7, 2026
- By The China Daily
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The art of light and shadow

The curtain hangs lightly, its white surface glowing softly. Behind it, lamps flicker to life, and a unique, resonant singing voice, the hallmark of Hehuang shadow puppetry, begins to weave through the air in Xining, the capital city of Qinghai province.