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The “Chuanbei Big Puppet (木偶) Show” in Nanchong, Sichuan Province, 1． (list) as an item of national intangible cultural heritage since 2006. And 2． makes this traditional performance so special is the use of life-sized puppets.

The art dates back over 300 years, and 82-year-old Li Siyuan is a 3． (recognize) master of his trade.

You can’t 4． (simple) rely on your hands to perform the big puppet show. Footwork is needed as well. The puppets, through the control of puppeteers, can dress up, light 5． candle, and even perform magical face-changing shows. Each puppet is at least 1.8 meters tall, and weighs over 20 kilograms. 6． takes skill and effort to really control them well.

“The traditional puppet, along with the ability 7． (control) it, is fast becoming a rarity in China. So, 8． (pass) this dying cultural heritage from one generation 9． the next is becoming a real challenge,” noted Li.

The good news is that the big puppet show in Nanchong is slowly gaining 10． (accept) and popularity among younger generations. Masters like Li Siyuan hope this age-old art and tradition can thrive in the modern era.