Cultural heritage: traditional puppet

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Updated: 2007-01-08 11:16


The traditional puppet made by craftsmen in Quanzhou, Fujian Province is widely regarded as important cultural heritage. The puppet drama has become popular in the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). Later the drama has developed into various cultural styles. Photos taken on Jan. 7, 2007.


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