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Lan Su Dragon Art Studio Puppet Show

Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience the distinguished puppetry skills of the renowned Dragon Arts Studio artists Yuqin Wang and Zhengli Xu. This presentation of "The Old Man and the Monkeys" at Lan Su will be the final opportunity to experience these masters at work before they retire.

When:
February 12, 2016 2:00pm to February 19, 2016 3:00pm
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Chinese puppetry has more than one thousand years of history. It began as a cultural ritual and later became a form of entertainment to the royal family and common public. Chinese puppetry has developed tremendously over the years. It combines artistic expression with detailed hand-crafts, traditional Chinese opera movements and music, and beautifully engineered mechanical puppets. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience the distinguished puppetry skills of the renowned Dragon Arts Studio artists Yuqin Wang and Zhengli Xu. This presentation of The Old Man and the Monkeys at Lan Su will be the final opportunity to experience these masters at work before they retire.

Free with Lan Su  membership or admission; no registration is required. Chinese New Year is the most popular time to visit the garden. Plan your visit by purchasing admission tickets ahead of time and by arriving early for your favorite activities.

The Old Man and the Monkeys
The old man, tired from carrying his load, stops under a tree to rest, he unwittingly is the center of some naughty monkeys’ amusement. The monkeys enthusiastically play with and eventually carry off the old man’s goods, leaving him quite befuddled when he awakes. Tales of clever and playful monkeys are popular throughout China and The Old Man and the Monkeys perfectly captures this element of Chinese storytelling.

About the Presenters
Dragon Art Studio blends puppetry and music with elegance, humor and special effects to create a beautiful theatrical event. Chinese rod puppetry performed by Dragon Art Studio is an ancient art form revered throughout China. Dragon Art Studio is comprised of two renowned artists, Yuqin Wang and Zhengli Xu. Their impressive careers include several decades of international acclaim, as well as receiving the 2004 National Heritage Fellowship Award from the National Endowment for the Arts. This award is one of the highest honors for folk artists. Their puppet show delights and enthralls the audience while giving a special insight into Chinese folklore and culture.

Upcoming Dragon Art Studio Puppet Show
Friday, February 12, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friday, February 19, 2016 2:00pm - 3:00pm
 

Cost: 
Free with Admission
Phone Number: 
5032288131