Bu Dai Xi Hand Puppet Show 布袋木偶戏
Sat, Mar 09
|Malden Public Library 摩顿市公共图书馆
Join us for a magical experience where Bu Dai Xi (cloth bag theater) meets live musical improvisation! Journey alongside the Monkey King into the rich heritage of Chinese arts and culture. 与孙悟空一同踏上冒险,体验布袋木偶戏与民乐的奇妙相遇,走近中国传统艺术文化!
Time & Location
Mar 09, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Malden Public Library 摩顿市公共图书馆, 36 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148, USA
About the Event
The Chinese Culture Connection proudly presents "The Ice River," an enchanting episode from the renowned Journey to the West, brought to life in the captivating Bu Dai Xi hand puppetry by skilled puppeteers Madeleine Beresford and Margaret Moody. Joining them are the talented Chinese folk instrument virtuoso, Jimmy Zhao, and percussion specialist, Kaixin Hou.
In this mesmerizing tale, the Monk Tang and his loyal disciples—Monkey King, the pig Ju Ba-jie, and Sha Wu-jing—are on their pilgrimage to India when they encounter a formidable obstacle: a raging river. Their journey takes an unexpected turn as they discover a village in distress, plagued by a menacing river monster that has been plundering their food supplies. With compassion and courage, they offer their assistance.
Event Schedule 活动安排
- 下午 1:30-1:50 PM Meet the Puppets 木偶见面会
Get hands-on with the Bu Dai Xi-style puppets crafted by our talented puppeteers 亲手操作木偶 了解布袋戏背后的故事
- 下午 1:50-2:00 PM Break 休息
- 下午 2:00-2:45 PM Puppet Show 布袋木偶戏
"The Ice River" from Journey to the West 《西游记》之冰冻通天河
- 下午 2:45-3:00 PM Q&A 艺术家面对面
* If you only want to watch the show, please join us during the break. 若您只观看演出,请在休息时间加入我们。
This event is made possible by the generous support of the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Malden Public Library for their support to this production.