皮影戏

Shadow play is one of china's traditional folk arts.

皮影戏是中国传统民间艺术之一

During a Shadow play performance performers hide themselves behind a white curtain and control puppets,while also narrating the story through folk song.

在表演过程中，表演者藏在白色幕布后面控制木偶。同时通过民歌讲述故事。

Performances are generally accompained by playing druns and stringed instruments.

通常，表演者有鼓和弦乐器伴奏。

Similar to Peking opera,characters are clearly defined.

和京剧一样，皮影戏也有明确的角色设定。

皮影戏

Shadow play,with distinctive folklove styles,had long been one of entertainment forms in chinese villages till two decadees aga.

在二十年前，有着民俗风格特色的皮影戏曾是中国农村里的娱乐形式之一。

But this ancient art is gradually disappearing due to the impact of modern media such as television and movies.

但是，由于现代媒体，比如电视和电影的冲击，这一古老的艺术在逐渐消失

Fortunately Shadow play is still alive and warmly welcomed among people in sone rural areas in china.

幸运的是，皮影戏在一些中国农村地区依然存在着，并深受欢迎。

Chinese Shadow play has been staged in Europe and the united states in recent years.

近几年，皮影戏还被搬上了欧美地区的舞台。