Guangdong Puppet Art Centre The Art Of Pulling Strings
The opulent district of Guangzhou in China boasts of a stable economy
, beautiful beaches and a well equipped puppetry centre. Large scale marionette performances can be staged at this art centre and is made to international specifications.
The Guangzhou Puppet Art Centre keeps the ancient Chinese tradition of string- pulling alive by being a training ground for amateurs and staging shows, competitions and ceremonies. Two shows are held on both days of the weekend in Chinese, and are much enjoyed by the local children. Even tourists find the visuals and the art itself quite interesting. The sophisticated facilities and equipment have added value to the olden art and make the performances even more enrapturing.
Most of the shows are based on well known Chinese folk stories and myths and convey a valuable message to society. Some particularly try to bring out characteristics which they believe are inherent within the population of Guangzhou. Others are excerpts from well known cartoons and fairy tales, all of which will make you relive your childhood. The immaculate performances and the ingenious twists the puppeteers add to make the stories more intriguing are indeed commendable.
The Guangdong Puppet Art Centre is home to the famous Guangdong Puppet Troupe of China, which is an award winning group of puppeteers. The group has been performing around the world for more than four decades and is an absolute treat to watch. If they happen to be performing when you are in town, you should definitely not miss it.
When the puppetry and sight seeing wear you out, the Shangri La Hotel Guangzhou is a quintessential accommodation option to keep in mind. Just like the Guangdong Puppet Art Centre, this Guangzhou hotel weaves in modernity with the authentic Chinese touch intact. This is what makes it one of the most patronized luxury hotels Guangzhou and will keep you wanting to come back for more.