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Puppets Come to Delhi

  • Puppeteers from around the world performed in the 15th edition of Ishara Puppet Festival, held simultaneously in Delhi, Gurugram and Chandigarh from 3rd February to 10th February.

  • When 5 or 50, the magical performance kept an audience of all ages spellbound. 

  • The Lantern Festival performed by: Chin Feng Marionette Theater Troupe from Taiwan.

    The Lantern Festival is an important part of new year celebrations both in Taiwan and mainland China. The opera-styled, music-filled performance, highlights the best of the tradition.

  • Argentinian clown and puppeteer Roberto White brings alive common objects like wrapping paper, balloons and ping pong balls in a rare performance called Special Creatures.

  • The Theft of Sita performed by Electric Shadow from Indonesia. A dazzling reinterpretation of Epic Ramayana using mixed media, shadow puppetry, video projections, dancers and more.

  • The story of Little Old man performed by: Marionetteatern, Sweden.

    A lonely old man finds a big loving dog as a friend. A story which tells the true meaning of friendship

  • Children enjoying the show.