【正确答案】Chinese shadow play is a part of Chinese culture and is loved by both the Chinese and foreigners. As a form of folk art, Chinese shadow play has a long history and was once popular in 29 provinces of China. A shadow play is somewhat like a film which also needs screen and "actors", but a shadow play has its own unique feature. "Actors" in a shadow play are figures made of cow leather. Being controlled by someone, these figures are reflected on the screen. The audience watch the play on the other side of the screen. When the play goes on, someone plays the instrument and someone sings the opera. It is said that the Chinese shadow play is the earliest form of the film in the world and is the basis of the modern film.