International Puppetry Festival 2018 opens in Hanoi
The 5th International Puppetry Festival will be held from October 8 to 15 with the opening and closing ceremonies at the Au Co Art Centre in Hanoi.
All types of puppetry, from rod string puppets, shadow puppets to water puppets, will perform.
Domestic groups must submit only shows that haven't been performed at any other festivals and competitions. There's no limit to the number of members. However, international groups can only have a maximum of six members for each show which must portray their countries' cultural identity. The runtime will be limited from 30 to 40 minutes.
Unique shows from other countries may be chosen to perform for the citizens in Vinh Phuc and Ninh Binh provinces for puppetry dissemination and broader exchange forum for all puppet groups. The organisers will also hold workshops for Vietnamese and international artists to exchange, introduce the unique features of their art and cultures.
The organisers will also collaborate with the departments of culture, sports and tourism in Ninh Binh and Vinh Phuc to hold field trips to the Tay Then site in Vinh Phuc to explore the worship of mother goddesses in Vietnam and Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh for the history. This is a chance to introduce Vietnamese cultures and scenery to the world and help the artists find inspiration.
The festival aims to promote co-operation in the culture and art between other countries and Vietnam and provide a showcase for puppetry troupes from around the world.
International Puppetry Festival 2018 opens in Hanoi
All types of puppetry, from rod string puppets, shadow puppets to water puppets, will perform.
Domestic groups must submit only shows that haven't been performed at any other festivals and competitions. There's no limit to the number of members. However, international groups can only have a maximum of six members for each show which must portray their countries' cultural identity. The runtime will be limited from 30 to 40 minutes.
Unique shows from other countries may be chosen to perform for the citizens in Vinh Phuc and Ninh Binh provinces for puppetry dissemination and broader exchange forum for all puppet groups. The organisers will also hold workshops for Vietnamese and international artists to exchange, introduce the unique features of their art and cultures.
The organisers will also collaborate with the departments of culture, sports and tourism in Ninh Binh and Vinh Phuc to hold field trips to the Tay Then site in Vinh Phuc to explore the worship of mother goddesses in Vietnam and Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh for the history. This is a chance to introduce Vietnamese cultures and scenery to the world and help the artists find inspiration.
The festival aims to promote co-operation in the culture and art between other countries and Vietnam and provide a showcase for puppetry troupes from around the world.
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