GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia -- In the 16th-century Chinese story "Journey to the West," usually attributed to Ming dynasty writer Wu Cheng'en, the valiant Chinese monk Tang Sam Tsong and his companions travel straight home on their return journey from India. But what if they were somehow diverted to Southeast Asia, where the tale remains one of the most popular works of ancient literature?
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Pioneering puppeteers revamp 'Journey to the West'
Japanese-Malaysian production rewrites the script in unique adaptation of Chinese classic
Marcus Lim of Penang's Ombak Potehi troupe operates a puppet used in a joint performance with Japanese group Team ITO. (Courtesy of Yew Kok Hong)
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