Shadow play
Shadow play is when people use puppets or cut-out shapes to create a story that is shown on a screen. It's like making a movie, but instead of using actors and cameras, you use your own hands and special lights. It's called "shadow play" because the puppets and shapes are used to create shadows on the screen.
Imagine you're in your room with a flashlight. You hold your hand between the flashlight and the wall, and you see your hand's shadow on the wall. Now, think about making special puppets using paper or other materials. You can cut out shapes like people, animals, and objects. Using the same flashlight technique, you can use those puppets to create a story.
Usually, shadow plays are performed on a big screen. The puppets are moved around and act out a story, while special lights are used to create shadows on the screen. There is usually music and sound effects, too! People who watch the shadow play can see the story unfold in front of them, just like watching a movie.
Shadow play is a really cool way to tell stories and entertain people. It's been around for a long, long time, and different countries have their own versions of shadow plays. So, next time you're playing with a flashlight, try making your own shadow puppets and see if you can create your own story!
Imagine you're in your room with a flashlight. You hold your hand between the flashlight and the wall, and you see your hand's shadow on the wall. Now, think about making special puppets using paper or other materials. You can cut out shapes like people, animals, and objects. Using the same flashlight technique, you can use those puppets to create a story.
Usually, shadow plays are performed on a big screen. The puppets are moved around and act out a story, while special lights are used to create shadows on the screen. There is usually music and sound effects, too! People who watch the shadow play can see the story unfold in front of them, just like watching a movie.
Shadow play is a really cool way to tell stories and entertain people. It's been around for a long, long time, and different countries have their own versions of shadow plays. So, next time you're playing with a flashlight, try making your own shadow puppets and see if you can create your own story!