Chapter 66: Shadow Puppetry

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This house was built by my grandfathers father. The old man invited everyone to sit down in a small pavilion in the garden. Then, he went into the kitchen and took out tea sets and fruits.

Grandfathers father Meng Xi did the math. Then, the amazement in her eyes increased. Then, its almost a hundred years old?

Yes. The old man poured tea for everyone. Tell me, why did you come to see me today?

As the saying went, If theres nothing, there must be something. The old man didnt stand on ceremony and directly asked.

Yu Su replied with a smile, Nothing really escapes your eyes. Were indeed here for something this time. The production team is preparing a performance for everyone in the village on the last day. We heard from the villagers that youre the inheritor of ventriloquism and want to invite you to join our performance.

Performing for the villagers? Thats something to consider, but what do you plan to perform? The old man was interested.

Shadow puppetry, Xiao Han said. We plan to perform shadow puppetry scenes combined with ventriloquism.

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Originally, they only wanted to look for the inheritor of the intangible culture. However, on the way, they heard from the villagers that this intangible culture was ventriloquism. On the way, they discussed and planned to use the form of shadow puppetry combined with ventriloquism to perform a story.

Shadow puppetry I havent heard anyone mention this name for many years. The last time 1 heard it was when I was in elementary school. Im already in my fifties now. Time really flies. The old man fell into his memories, and his eyes revealed a nostalgic expression.

Looking at the old man who was immersed in his memories, the few of them did not rush him and waited quietly.

Now that shadow puppetry is gradually fading out of peoples sight, you can still remember it. Youre very meticulous. The old mans tone was filled with nostalgia for the past.

Yu Su shook her head. Everyone just hopes that such an outstanding traditional culture can be known and understood by more people. We dont want it to disappear because of the development of the times.

The old man laughed and praised them. Good children, all of you are good children! Where are you going to find the puppets?

The puppets are the key to shadow play and the most difficult part to produce.

Im not afraid that youll laugh at us. We plan to make it ourselves, Yu Su said in embarra.s.sment.

You know how to make shadow puppets? The old man looked at them in disbelief.

Not only the old man, but the netizens were also surprised.

[It cant be, right? Yu Su even knows how to do this?]

[I dont really believe it.]

[This is a proper traditional skill. If she knows it, it will be too heaven-defying.]

Just as the netizens were arguing about whether Yu Su knew how to make a shadow puppet, Yu Su spoke first.

We want to use paper cutting and carving to make it. Its too difficult and time-consuming to make a shadow puppet. There are only a few days before the performance begins, so we can only try our best to save time, Yu Su said embarra.s.sedly.

Unexpectedly, the old man laughed out loud. Little girl, you really scared me. I thought you knew how to make shadow puppets!

Im sorry, Im sorry. Yu Su quickly apologized. If you think our method is feasible, well hurry back to write the script and produce the scenes and characters.

It is worthy to support you young peoples innovation. Hurry up and go back to prepare! The old man smiled and cheered them on.

The netizens did not expect Yu Su to be so honest. For a moment, they did not know if they should praise or mock her.

While Yu Su and the others rushed back to the courtyard to prepare the props and script, Yu Miao and the others were also discussing the performance.

Yu Miao wanted to show off, so she took the initiative to perform cla.s.sical dance and piano solo.

Seeing that Yu Miao was trying so hard to perform, Shen Chun couldnt be bothered to argue with Yu Miao. She only said that she could perform solo.

Yu Ruo was good at singing and dancing, so he chose his best pop song.

Ye Chang was in a dilemma. He was best at performing characters according to the script, but those were not suitable for the current situation.

After thinking about it, he decided to sing a song. He had partic.i.p.ated in singing compet.i.tions in school before. Although he was not a professional, he could still deal with such performances.

In the end, the director received a program list. Yu Sus team were going to perform shadow puppetry, and Yu Miaos team produced a program with five performances..