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7th German Puppet Theatre Conference: “From a different perspective”(August 18th – 27th, 2023)

7th German Puppet Theatre Conference: “From a different perspective” August 18th – 27th, 2023, in the “Theater der Nacht” in Northeim, Germany Download the digital flyer A meeting of german puppeteers and international puppeteers, organized by Theater der Nacht, Northeim in cooperation with UNIMA Germany and Verband Deutscher Puppentheater (VDP), the union of the professional […]

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UNIMA Council Meeting – Day 5

Agenda, News, Notices - 4/05/2023

Desa Kala Patra On Day 5 of the council meeting, final statute revisions proposed by Fabrice Guillot to improve the clarity and functioning of the organization were considered, National Center reports from Iraq and Singapore were shared, SE Asia reported on the establishment of a working group to increase collaboration among countries, UNIMA Korea shared […]

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UNIMA Council Meeting – Day 4

Agenda, News, Notices - 4/05/2023

When planning a special event or ceremony in Bali, the calendar of auspicious days must be consulted to ensure success. And what could be a more auspicious time to host a UNIMA council meeting than on Tumpek wayang, or the day of the puppet in the Balinese Hindu calendar. As shared by our host Ibu […]

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UNIMA Council Meeting – Day 3

Agenda, Commissions, News, Notices - 3/05/2023

Day 3 started with reports from the Americas. Happy anniversary UNIMA Brazil! Humanitas and Cooporation commissions also shared the great work they are doing to support puppetry artists in times of need, including a project to support students from Ukraine to continue their studies. Special thanks to the contributors to the Emergency Aid Fund for […]

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Karakulit Festival Pécs City, Hungary

News, Notices - 22/04/2023

In April, the shadows came to life again in the centre of Pécs. As part of the 10th Theatre Olympics World Puppet Arts Festival, the 2nd Karakulit International Shadow Play Festival was held between 19-23 April, organised by the Márkus Zínház. The festival was an interdisciplinary meeting of art history, theatre and visual arts, where […]

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INTERNATIONAL ONLINE DIPLOMA IN PUPPET THERAPY 2023 – 7th English version

Muñecoterapia Chile calls for applications to the 7th edition of its International Online Course in Puppet Therapy. Called and organized by:  Muñecoterapia Chile & Puppets in Transit Sponsored by: UNIMA Education, Development and Therapy Commission This Online Diploma is designed and focused on the use of puppets and objects in the expressive and therapeutic dimension; […]

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