(JIANG FAN)

The Quanzhou Marionette Troupe of China presents a traditional play in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 24.

Quanzhou, a city of southeast China's Fujian Province, is home to the most sophisticated form of marionette performance in the country. The Quanzhou puppetry, rooted in the Qin Dynasty of 2,000 years ago, has been well preserved through generations with over 700 traditional plays and more than 300 unique music pieces.

The Quanzhou Marionette Troupe, established in 1952, has won reputation for exquisite performing skills. It has thrilled audiences in over 30 countries and regions.