Clapper talk, or Chinese kuaiban, which is popular in the (北方的) part of China, is a traditional form. It has provided the Chinese people with (大量) of pleasure for more than 100 years.
I am a big clapper talk fan. The first time I watched a clapper talk performance, I was shocked by its (自由的) style and lively language. So I decided to learn it.
However, learning clapper talk is not an easy job. It (要求) good rhythm (节奏) control as well as good coordination (协调) of both hands. I should (重复) them over and over again. After training for a tole morning, my hands felt tired and my throat was dry. Sometimes I thought about giving up, but I kept telling (我自己) that where there is a will, there is a way! I practiced every day and made an effort to perform smoothly and naturally.
After years of hard practice, I have mastered these (技能) so far. Also, I start to understand its cultural value —it shows the beauty of rhyme (律) and rhythm in the Chinese language. Without (疑问)， my love for clapper talk is much deeper than before.
Performing on stage has helped me enjoy this art form even more, I can put what I want to (表达) into my performance directly, such as my self-introduction, interesting historical stories, or my love for my (家乡) of Zhejiang. I will continue studying it and make more progress!
