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In Memory of Ms. Biserka Assenova (1943–2025)

Belgium, Bulgaria, News, Notices - 14/01/2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Biserka Assenova, Honorary Member of UNIMA International and a remarkable figure in the world of puppetry, born on October 18, 1943, in Sofia, Bulgaria. Biserka was an innovator and pioneer—being the first woman to complete a degree in puppet direction and dramaturgy at DAMU […]

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UNIMA PC & 20th Tehran-Mobarak International Puppet Festival: Shadows on the Silk Road

“Shadows on the Silk Road” 20th Tehran-Mobarak International Puppet Festival & UNIMA PC  Online Webinar 23-27 November 2024 Meetings and Workshops of the 20th Tehran-Mobarak International Puppet Festival Co-organized by UNIMA PC (UNIMA Puppetry Collaboratorium) Date: 23-27 November 2024 Language: Persian – Farsi and English Join us on an inspiring journey along the ancient Silk […]

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FLUM & UNIMA PC – MOSTAR 2024

Celebrating International Peace Day – 21st September 2024 There are no words to describe the events that took place this year in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. This beautiful city, with a history spanning from the Ottoman era, preserves architectural marvels and puppetry traditions protected by UNESCO, the Old Bridge of Mostar (World Heritage List) and […]

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A new team for the Belgian Center

Belgium - 6/04/2017

The General Assembly of the Belgian Center met in Brussels on 28 March 2017. She paid tribute to Ronny Aelbrecht, the former president. Elected on 16 March 2005, he worked for twelve years to foster exchanges between the two sections forming the Belgian center: the Flemish section and the French section. According to the federal organization […]

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