Almaty Puppet Theater wins Grand Prix at International Festival in Canada

Last year became a year of international recognition for the State Puppet Theater of Kazakhstan. The theater won the top award at the International Puppet Festival in Canada, Kazinform News Agency reports.

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The theater was honored with the "Best Director's Idea" award at the festival in Georgia, and received a special diploma at the Belarus festival "Lyalki nad Nemanom" (Moppets over the Neman River). These achievements are a testament to the high caliber of Kazakhstani puppet art.

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“This is the result of tremendous efforts of the entire team. We are happy that our art pushes the boundaries getting to a global level and is admired not only by Kazakhstani viewers, but abroad. We also want Almaty to become a meeting point of the best puppet theaters from all over the world,” said theater director Almat Amangeldy.

Photo credit: State Puppet Theater of Kazakhstan

Recall, the Almaty State Puppet Theater will celebrate its 90th anniversary this year.

Photo credit: State Puppet Theater of Kazakhstan

Earlier, it was reported that Kazakhstan has declared September 3 the Tazy and Tobet Dogs Day.