The 19th edition of the Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival is all set to begin this month in Delhi and Chandigarh after a three-year hiatus. The week-long event will host puppeteers from India, Holland, Hungary, Italy and Korea.
International puppet theatre festival
Published by: Team GI Youth
Published on 06, Feb 2023
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