Bring stories to life: The art of puppetry
Puppetry is a timeless art form that transcends technology, relying on creativity and storytelling. It has played a significant role in various cultures, serving as a medium for entertainment and education. Organizations like Pupalife are reimagining puppetry to engage children and promote social reform through storytelling.
- ▪Puppetry has been a form of theatre across cultures, from India's Kathputli to Indonesia's Wayang Kulit.
- ▪It allows storytellers to create worlds where anything is possible, blending fantasy and reality without screens.
- ▪Pupalife is a storytelling movement that combines traditional puppetry with modern themes to educate and inspire children.
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Isn’t it fascinating what technology can do today? From AI to lightning-fast internet, everything is just a click away. But what happens when there’s no power? When your battery runs low?That’s where something timeless steps in—an art form that doesn’t rely on screens or signals but on pure creativity and storytelling. Puppetry is more than entertainment; it’s a second life, a loyal companion, and a world where you control the story. It’s an escape from the digital rush, a space where your imagination takes centre stage.
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Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Hindu — Top.