Trending in China | Sichuan's giant puppets

Originating in the Qing Dynasty over 300 years ago, northern Sichuan's giant puppets are 1.4 meters tall, weighing up to five kg. These life-sized rod puppet perform impressive feats such as face-changing, calligraphy and dancing. This unique theatrical art blends mythology, folklore and live music, and was named a national intangible cultural heritage of China in 2006.

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