![]() That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future. A professional shadow puppet production group the Huige Society in Haining, Zhejiang province has crafted several artistic works to preserve this cultural treasure, which is on the verge of extinction. ![]() We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. Origins giving importance to puppetry on the continent seem linked with religion or ancestral cults exorcizing negative spirits. ![]() Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family. Puppetry has been practised for many centuries in Asian countries, especially India and China where it is old and deeply implanted: these two cultures have influenced the puppetry of neighbouring regions. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. This approach to 2,000-year-old puppetry has given new life to the ancient art and is appealing to a younger audience in Northwest Chinas Shaanxi province. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.Ĭulture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Chinese shadow puppetry is a form of theatre acted by colourful silhouette figures made from leather or paper, accompanied by music and singing. The origin is unclear, but researchers find it probable that it developed by at least the 18th century under Javanese and Siamese (Thai) cultural influences. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. The major form of puppetry traditionally practised in Malaysia is shadow theatre, the wayang kulit, a term which may come from bayang or shadow and kulit or hide, skin. Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special. Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.Ĭulture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful - and this is still in our DNA today.
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