While out shopping, I stumbled upon a performance of puppetry, capturing the scene of people gathered by the roadside to watch the show. This is a traditional form of performance, steeped in history.

UNESCO listing: China’s Spring Festival 

Recorded by David Ge.

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This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world’s most famous sights.

Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage