The Ox and the Great Race

OompaPossum Puppets, an international award-winning puppetry company, presents The Ox and the Great Race, featuring handcrafted puppets. This stop-motion animation highlights the importance of the Ox in the legend of “The Great Race of the Animals” of the Chinese zodiac.

Below, watch Kim’s Ox Shadow Puppet workshop to learn how she created her shadow puppets and how you can create your own versions at home.

Visit the Lunarfest window at 832 Chapel Street to view Kim’s array of Ox shadow puppet silhouettes on display, powered by Town Green District.

About the Artist

OompaPossum Puppets is an internationally award winning puppetry company that has been performing unique puppet shows for nearly 20 years. OompaPossum Puppets is the proud recipient of a 2019 Kennedy Center VSA Award through Arts For Learning Connecticut.

About Town Green District

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Town Green District is a business improvement district (BID) funded by a sur tax on property in Downtown New Haven which is used to fund special projects and improvements within the district’s boundaries. Our core programs include clean and safe, placemaking, economic prosperity, marketing and promotions, and advocacy.

Create a your own shadow puppet theater

Supplies for this tutorial

  • 1 piece of printer paper, or tissue paper or tracing paper

  • 1 piece of thicker paper: manila folder or cereal box

  • glue stick

  • scissors

  • pencil or marker

  • popsicle stick or skewer with blunted end

  • paper gift bag or cereal box

  • flashlight or clamp light

extras, but not needed:
golden streamers, ribbons or sequins paint, crayons or markers
color cellophane or stage light gels