ISLAMABAD- Art and Culture an integral part of an society. The culture exhibits the history and lifestyle of the specific area. Pakistan is a culturally rich country and every province is known for its own art and culture.
Puppetry is a form of theatre or performance that involves the animation of puppets. This animation is carried out by a a puppeteer. Such a performance is also known as a puppet play or puppet theatre. Farooq Qaiser is the pioneer of puppetry in Pakistan. The pride of performance winner has choreographed several puppet theatres the world over. He has taught the art of puppetry in Pakistan and abroad.
Tomorrow, The talented Puppetmaster ‘Farooq Qaiser’ will grace Media Centre of Lok Virsa with a rare lecture program on “Puppetry and Communication”. Derived from his book “Kathputli”, the lecture is aimed at illuminating aspects of communication, both subtle and direct, which can be learned by observing the many successful puppets plays staged across the world including the legacy of Uncle Sargam.
The talk session will be held on Wednesday, 16th May, at 4 pm, and it will be more like a learning session by Farooq Qaiser – the master of puppetry in Pakistan.
Lok Virsa has been serving for the preservation of Pakistan’s culture and art and this organization is helping many local artisans to express their skills and artwork. A visit to Lok Virsa heritage museum is surely a treat for art patrons.
