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World 7 years ago

Indian journalist detained for calling state leader a Modi puppet

An Indian television journalist has been detained for criticizing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government on social media under laws intended to ensure national security, leading to protests in the capital, New Delhi.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

UN listing gives lifeline to Syria's last shadow puppeteer

The last shadow puppeteer in Damascus lost most of his equipment to war, but he now believes the old Syrian art form might survive.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

'Human puppets' to promote Indonesian culture in Germany

The Paramarta Karya Budaya Foundation will hold wayang orang (human puppet) performances in Germany in May 2019.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Taiwanese puppet master fights to save dying art

Taiwanese glove puppeteer Chen Hsi-huang is the star of a new documentary which reflects his determination to revive the dying traditional craft.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Pesta Boneka: Celebrates journey in art space, village

Yogyakarta’s biennial puppet festival Pesta Boneka (Puppet Party) returns bigger than ever, featuring dozens of international puppet artists from different regions and continents around the globe.

Entertainment 7 years ago

Bert and Ernie a 'loving couple' claims writer, 'Sesame Street' disagrees

Bert and Ernie of "Sesame Street" may only be puppets, but that hasn't stopped audiences from speculating over the years that the two roommates may be more than just best friends.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Papermoon Puppet Theater to hold free 'Pesta Boneka' in Yogyakarta

Among the artists registered to participate in the event are those from the United States, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Singapore, Philippines and Germany, among other countries.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Wayang exhibition celebrates legacies of Indonesia's presidents

They will be on display until Aug. 31.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Papermoon Puppet Theater to perform in Jakarta, Bandung

Papermoon Puppet Theater will present its latest work Puno (Letters to The Sky) in Jakarta and Bandung as part of an effort to raise funds to attend an upcoming international puppet festival.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

'Wayang suket' craftsman offers free workshops to students

A workshop on wayang suket (grass puppets) craftsmanship is being offered for free to elementary and middle school students in Surakarta, Central Java.

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Puppet

Indian journalist detained for calling state leader a Modi puppet

UN listing gives lifeline to Syria's last shadow puppeteer

'Human puppets' to promote Indonesian culture in Germany

Taiwanese puppet master fights to save dying art

Pesta Boneka: Celebrates journey in art space, village

Bert and Ernie a 'loving couple' claims writer, 'Sesame Street' disagrees

Papermoon Puppet Theater to hold free 'Pesta Boneka' in Yogyakarta

Wayang exhibition celebrates legacies of Indonesia's presidents

Papermoon Puppet Theater to perform in Jakarta, Bandung

'Wayang suket' craftsman offers free workshops to students

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Your Opinion Matters

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