PULL OF THE STRING

It is an opportunity you may never get it again. If you want to be part of the fascinating world of puppets and digital animation, Dakshin Chitra is the right place for you.

It will be a perfect time pass for the visitors as they will get an opportunity to witness live the performance of shadow puppets, glove puppets, leather puppets, contemporary life size puppets and rod puppets all at one place.

The art of puppetry is experiencing a revival worldwide. As an expressive, creative activity for the child or young adult, there is little to rival their skills.

This 10 days festival beginning from March 1 to March 10 is organized inorder to bring together a rich and varied array of traditional and contemporary puppeteers of international repute all over India. Lecture demonstration and discussion by international contemporary puppeteers from Turkey, China, Pakistan and India form a part of the festival schedule.

The education programme include school visits, one day seminars and workshops for teachers and students, interaction sessions with the puppeteers and a special puppet show by the school children and the young friends of Dakshin Chitra.

As an attraction the festival will also feature Troonz Animation, from Trivandrum, who will transport you to the world of digital animation. The progression of technology and performance will educate, entertain and inspire the young and old alike.

For details contact: 491 8943  

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