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Xiao Zhanhang: Innovator, promoter & master of traditional dough figurine art

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The Unimpressive Guang Kong Statues

Peeking opera requires actors to present good vocal skills for the singing part and display visible strength in martial arts stunts. An army general needs to show willpower and strength through shoulder and arm-master movements and physical postures. But the Guang Kong statues that I saw didn't usually have that air. To breathe life into his figurines, Xiao Zhan Hang paid visits to various museums and galleries to study the craftsmanship of fine artworks. He even went on a journey to Guang Yu's hometown in Shenxi province to collect information about the exterior features and special characteristics of this legendary historical figure who lived more than 2000 years ago.

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