UNESCO 194d ago

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2025 URL : https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/02313 Description : Rod puppetry is a traditional form of theatre inherited from traveling fairground theatres in Europe. The puppets are manipulated using metal rods attached to the head and body. These rods allow puppeteers to control the puppets’ movements. The practice requires the skilled teamwork of up to six puppeteers hidden behind a booth. The puppeteers follow the voice of a game leader, who plays all of the characters by varying their voice intonations. The plays, often comedic and improvised according to the audience’s reactions, are based on stories of chivalry, biblical scenes and popular nineteenth-century novels. The use of local language and references to regional culture help create a strong connection with the audience. Country(ies): Belgium ©Toone 2024 Duration: 00:09:00 - Support: - (0231300002)