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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Fifty-two-year-old Zhou Banghui lives in Datong Hui and Tu Autonomous County, Xining City, Qinghai Province. He is the heir to the Hehuang Shadow Theatre, an intangible cultural heritage of national significance. Zhou Banghui began studying this art in 1996 and has remained inextricably linked with shadow theatre for nearly three decades. In 2011, he founded the 13-member Xinyi Theatre Troupe, which performs in courtyards, squares, and temple fairs in rural areas, telling familiar stories through light and shadow.
With the expansion of its performance space, Hehuang Shadow Theatre has quietly expanded beyond the village. In 2025, the Xinyi troupe performed over 120 performances, approximately a sixth of which took place in the urban area of Xining. Tourist attractions and shopping malls have become new venues for the theater.
As the Spring Festival approaches, the troupe is becoming increasingly busy, with over twenty performances scheduled. When Zhou Banghui talks about his future plans, his eyes smile and sparkle with energy: "I hope that through our performances, more people will fall in love with Hehuang Shadow Theatre."
Photo by a Xinhua News Agency correspondent.
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