Jiangxi String Puppet Show (the fourth batch of provincial level) Tangfang Township, Guangchang County has always been popular with "puppet show". Puppet show was called "puppet show" or "line show" in ancient times. It is a form of opera in which artists manipulate puppets to perform stories by attaching silk threads to important joints of puppets such as the head, back, abdomen, arms, palms, toes, etc. According to research, Tangfang puppet show originated in the Han Dynasty. Chen Ping, a general of the Western Han Dynasty, made wooden men to bluff, and then led his troops to defeat the invading Huns. Later generations translated "puppet" into drama, which evolved into Tangfang puppet show and has been passed down to this day. "Puppet show" consists of four parts: puppets, manipulators, voice actors, and bands. The puppets are carved from wood, with fine craftsmanship and different styles. Each puppet symbolizes a character in the play. Important joints such as the head, back, abdomen, arms, palms, toes, etc. are decorated with silk threads. The actors pull the silk threads to manipulate the puppets' movements. The characters are vivid and their personalities are particularly distinct. During the performance, there are strong movements of joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, and there are words that can be sung and spoken. The puppet's head, eyes, mouth, hands, and feet can move freely. When singing, the mouth opens and closes with the melody of the tune. The eyes also move with the movements of the performance. From the eyes and movements, you can see whether the puppet is happy or sad, angry or hateful. The puppet's hands can also deliver and pick up items, beat drums and play piano, ride a bicycle, row a boat, and ride a horse and whip, all of which can move quickly. The performance is accompanied by musical instruments. When Tangfang puppet show appeared on the stage as a unique art, it was closely related to folk religious beliefs. In the villages of Tangfang Township, temples and temples have triggered various folk activities and traditional festivals due to beliefs. Whenever there are sacrifices, festivals, and folk activities, puppet shows will be invited to perform. The main reason is that there are few people, low costs, small and simple, which is lively and affordable, entertaining gods and people, and is deeply welcomed by the masses. Tangfang puppet show has, to a certain extent, continued the essence of ancient Chinese drama culture and has had a wide range of influences in music, literature, drama, aesthetics, thought, and education.