Weiyuan shadow play is also called "shadow play", "lantern shadow play", "cowhide lantern shadow" or "old Taoist love". It is distributed in the towns of Qingyuan, Luyuan, Da'an, Qinqi, Beizhai, Xinzhai and other towns in the northeast of Weiyuan County, Gansu Province. In the dry and rainless villages with large mountains and deep valleys, this simple folk art form is loved by the masses because of its simple stage setting and convenient performance. Weiyuan shadow play is relatively well preserved, with outstanding characteristics in modeling, musical instruments, music, production, carving, singing and other aspects. It retains a strong folk style and folk customs and has folk characteristics; it integrates various arts such as drama, music, fine arts, folk literature, singing, carving, performance and religion, and is comprehensive; it is the backbone of Longzhong shadow play and has great ornamental and artistic value. Information source: Weiyuan County People's Government Information source: Weiyuan County People's Government