Leather-Silhouette Show is one of the well spreading pop dramas among Chinese people.
The shadows of ingenious leather-silhouettes are showed on a screen by means of light. Then the artisans will move them behind the screen following the music and singing.
This opera was originated in Han Dynasty, developed in Tang Dynasty and became prosperous in Song Dynasty. People are very fond of this ancient and special drama.
Shaanxi Leather-Silhouette Show has many kinds of vocal music. The artisans' skills or both performance and carving have reached a very high level. The traditional repertories are 'Competing to Become the Bridegroom' and 'Traveling the West Lake'.
