The history of Yunmeng Shadow Play can be traced back to one hundred years ago. The earliest performer was Mr. Bao, who lived in an arched shop. It's been four generations from his great-grandfather to him. Zhoujia archway is a marginal village in Anlu and Yunmeng counties. Historically, it was classified as Yunmeng, and now it belongs to Anlu Patrol Shop. Therefore, Yunmeng shadow play originated from Bao's great-grandfather and was introduced from Anlu.
Characteristics of Yunmeng Shadow Play
Yunmeng shadow play is light and simple, and two people act together. Singing and manipulating in the foreground, accompanied by percussion music in the background, commonly known as gong cavity or duet, is called drama Qingqi. Shadow play production, imitation drama costumes, masks, materials from paper to plastic parts, through carving hollow, fine patterns, bright colors.
Shadow play singing belongs to Xixiang Gao Qiang, which must be clear from truth, articulate and bold. Just like a cloud dream beating a wheat song, soft as a children's song. Later, influenced by the sister art, it was mixed into the singing of Chu and Han operas, and gradually formed a guide disc, a stack, a disc of 26, 28, a number of students, a Dan, a clean disc and an ugly disc. Some troupes have also added (Jinghu) string accompaniment.