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Shadow puppetry disco promotes cultural heritage in China

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Four colourful human-like puppets performed on stage to promote a cultural heritage event in China.

Footage shows the marionettes bouncing to the beat of the song 'Butterfly' by Nhac San in Chengdu, Sichuan on October 19.

The little performers bobbed their heads and waved their hands in sync, keeping the audience entertained.

A puppeteer's shadow can be seen behind the stage, manipulating the puppets on the mini-stage.

Shadow puppetry originated during the Han Dynasty (140–87 BCE) in China, over 2,000 years ago.

The most well-known legend about its origins is that it was invented by an advisor to Emperor Han Wudi to help revive the emperor's spirits after the death of his favourite concubine.

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