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Allelu Kurten passed away

United States - 22/05/2016

It is with deep sadness that I inform you that our dear friend and colleague Allelu Kurten passed on 21st May 2016, Allelu was at peace. She died comfortably surrounded by family. We will never forget our UNIMAma. She will be in our hearts forever.    As Cheryl Henson says “Allelu has gone to her beautiful […]

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Death of Noriko Nishimoto

Australia - 17/05/2016

It is with a great sadness, love and respect that we let you know that our State Living Treasure, Life Member and long-time Artistic Director, Noriko Nishimoto, passed away 16th May 2016 morning. Many of us have known Noriko for a very long time and have long professional and personal histories with her and will […]

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Happy World Puppetry Day 2016

Secretary General - 14/03/2016

Dear friends around the world, In the name of all the members of the UNIMA Executive Committee, It’s with enthousiasm and a lot of joie that we wish you a very good World Puppetry Day 2016 ! In January 2th 2016, Professor Henryk Jurkowski passed away. This incredible personality, a scholar, researcher, theatre critic, author […]

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Close of the meeting of the African UNIMA centres

Africa - 11/03/2016

The two days of meeting of the Centres of UNIMA (International Union of the Marionette), section Africa, made possible interesting and constructive exchanges. The presidents of the different centres was able to reflect together on the strategy to put in place for the four coming years for the UNIMA Commission Africa. Also, they discussed concerning […]

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