Shadow play

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MALAYSIA SAIJIKI

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Shadow play

***** Location: Malaysia
***** Season: Topic
***** Category: Humanity

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Explanation

Shadow play or also known as shadow puppetry is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment which uses flat articulated figures (shadow puppets) to create the impression of moving humans and other three-dimensional objects.



Shadow puppets are cut-out figures which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen or scrim. The cut-out shapes of the puppets sometimes include translucent color or other types of detailing. Various effects can be achieved by moving both the puppets and the light source. A talented puppeteer can make the figures appear to walk, dance, fight, nod and laugh.

Shadow play is popular in various cultures; at present more than 20 countries are known to have shadow show troupes. Shadow puppets have a long history in Indonesia, China, India, Greece, Nepal, Turkey, and are a popular form of entertainment for both children and adults in many other countries around the world.
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Shadow Play Stamps


source : kajang-stamps.blogspot.jp


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Things found on the way


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HAIKU





tired days of harvest
night days of rest
shadow-play opera

- Shared by Mokhtar Sah Malik -
Joys of Japan, 2012



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