ISLAMABAD: The puppeteers of National Puppet Theater (NPT) enthralled the children of various educational institutions of twin cities with a puppet show here Monday at Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA). The puppets performed on various characters in form of stories to address different issues of society like environmental, health and education. The show brought folk tales, skits, national songs and regional dances to provide informative entertainment for children who attended the event along with their parents. The colourful puppet show is a regular feature of PNCA’s activities for promotion of culture and traditions among the children who get entertained with movement of puppets in vibrant costumes and characters. Popular folk tales, skits and national songs were the major attraction for children capturing the expressions of puppets in colourful apparels and traditional jewellery to introduce the children with rich cultural glimpses of Pakistan. Puppet shows are popular as children theatre, which entertain with variety of puppets that are made of a wide range of materials, depending on their form and intended use, said the performers. app
