![]() The audience can use their imaginations to fill in the large rattan-framed elephants, adorable baby elephant and people represented by just hats and gloves. It’s a story that shows how family can be anything - a beloved, widowed father or even a herd of elephants. In a time when children are feeling so much division and stress, Aanika’s Elephants is play about compassion, love and conservation. ![]() She is finally tested when she must save her new family from poachers. ![]() Adopted by a small herd of elephants, Aanika learns their very beautiful, civil ways. They become a herd of two, working together to survive and steer clear of humanity. Camping that night in the bush the way her father taught her, she is frightened by crashing branches and discovers Little has followed her. She flees into the African Savannah making one final farewell to Little. When Aanika’s father dies, she becomes the ward of an abusive uncle. They grow together the way only two young girls can, even if one has a trunk. We hope you enjoy this sampling of high quality and exciting moments which highlight the variety of puppet forms and diverse voices currently working in American puppetry arts and beyond.Īanika’s Elephants is the story of a young African girl who meets a baby elephant (Little) at the orphanage where her father works. In the summer of 2022, the Artistic Committee lead by Artistic Chair Yolanda Sampson, reviewed and selected the performances from over 75 applications resulting in the festival program below. Our festival has worked to present an impressive display of puppetry from across the nation and beyond, making it a premier event for anyone interested in learning more about our ancient art form. Puppetry is one of the world's oldest art forms and has a way of connecting with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. PofA provides resources for professional growth to puppeteers, access to world class puppetry performances to the public and learning opportunities to those interested in this unique art form. Yeoh also highlighted that the “Experience Penang 2020” Tourism Year is just around the corner and urged tourism players to extend their cooperation and support to make it a great success.Founded in 1937, Puppeteers of America (PofA) strives to encourage and promote the art of puppetry to both puppeteers and the community at large through publications, workshops, festivals, lectures, advisory services, and funding. Meanwhile, the Glove Puppet Show will captivate with under the sea and marine animals along with a puppetry workshop. They have showcased the Creative Expo Taiwan, World Design Capital, Golden Horse Awards, Golden Melody awards and Woodwave Festival.Ī documentary film by director Yang Li-chou will be screened at the GSC, Gurney Plaza on July 20 and 21 on the declining trend of puppet theatre. Penang State Minister for Tourism, Yeoh Soon Hin (fourth from right) with other organisersĪmong the 60 odd talents coming from Taipei’s Department of Cultural Affairs include six top notch designers who had worked on the international stage. ![]() “I urge people and the community at large to take advantage of the activities and enjoy the shows and excting events during GTF 2019,” added Yeoh. “The Isle to Isle programme will connect Penang and Taiwan with programmes to take place at the Royale Chulan Penang, Jetty 35, GSC Gurney Plaza, Wawasan Open University and Komtar. ![]() Penang Exco for Tourism Development, Arts, Culture and Heritage, Yeoh Soon Hin in announcing the line-up of the events added that the GTF returns for its tenth edition from July 13 to 28. The initiative will connect Penang and Taiwan for a more dynamic, creative content and intriguing cultural content to the GTF 2019. George Town Festival, penang, pupeteers, TaiwanĪs part of the Georgetown Festival 2019 (GTF) the “Isle to Isle” series of programmes from Taiwan will be held from July 18 to July 21 2019. ![]()
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