The art of puppetry in Egypt dates back to ancient times and the rule of the Pharaohs. Determined to keep the entertainment form alive, is Egyptian Mohamed El-Sawy, who in 2004 established the El-Sakia Puppet Theatre. Recently, the theatre staged a tribute concert for the legendary Egyptian singer, Umm Kulthum who died 45 years ago. To keep young members engaged, and spread Egyptian heritage, the company also puts on educational plays that tour both North Africa and Europe. [The] sound, the audience, it’s really amazing.”SEEN ON SOCIAL MEDIA : SMILESIndian puppeteer Sangya is pulling strings to make people smile.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 13, 2020 16:40 UTC