A modern take on an ancient Chinese folk tale

The World

The new opera, "Monkey: A Kung Fu Puppet Parable," had its world premiere in Boston over the weekend. The story is based on an ancient Chinese folk tale and uses modern and diverse cultural elements to create a unique rendition of the popular fable. The World's Sara Hassan reports.

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