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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS OF PUPPET AND CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCES FOR THE 30TH REVIEW OF THE PUPPET THEATRES IN RIJEKA, CROATIA

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS OF PUPPET AND CHILDREN’S PERFORMANCES FOR THE 30TH REVIEW OF THE PUPPET THEATRES IN RIJEKA, CROATIA Rijeka City Puppet Theatre, Croatia is delighted to announce that the jubilee 30th Review of Puppet Theatres will be held from November 3rd to 11th, 2025, in Rijeka, Croatia. This festival aims to showcase exceptional puppet […]

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20th anniversary of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions

Europe, News, Notices - 12/02/2025

In 2025, we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, a fundamental text that serves as a key tool for our sector. Ratified by UNIMA, this convention supports the recognition and promotion of puppetry arts worldwide by fostering cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue, and […]

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Love Puppetry, Love the World – UNIMA GoFundMe Campaign

National Centers, News, Notices - 12/02/2025

❤️ Love Puppetry, Love the World! 🌎 Support UNIMA’s Representation Fund at the 24th Congress in Chuncheon, Korea   This Valentine’s Day, celebrate love in a way that goes beyond borders—through the love language of puppetry! UNIMA is preparing for its 24th Congress in Chuncheon, South Korea (May 26–30, 2025). This global gathering is a […]

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UNIMA Nordic: Puppet Saturdays Lecture Series – Exploring Lambe-Lambe & Miniature Theatre

Puppet Saturdays Lecture Series Going Small: Exploring Lambe–Lambe & Miniature Theatre Join UNIMA Nordic for an engaging online conversation about the art of lambe-lambe theatre and miniature storytelling with Tessa Rivarola (Iceland/Paraguay), Gabriela Céspedes (Argentina), and Fras Theatre (Czech Republic), moderated by Greta Clough (Iceland). Together, we’ll explore the beauty of small-scale performances, the intimacy […]

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Introducing the 1st International Puppetry Residency in Pelion, Greece Intensive Lambe Lambe making La

Greece, News, Notices - 5/02/2025

Introducing the 1st International Puppetry Residency in Pelion, Greece Intensive Lambe Lambe making Lab We are very happy to announce the launch of the 1st International Puppetry Residency taking place in the scenic and inspiring Pelion region of Greece. This immersive 8-day residency will bring together artists, creators, and puppetry enthusiasts to dive into the […]

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