How Puppetry and Folk Theatre Are Finding New Audiences in India
Puppetry and folk theatre are finding new audiences through festivals and digital platforms. How ancient performance arts are winning modern fans.
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Puppetry and folk theatre are finding new audiences through festivals and digital platforms. How ancient performance arts are winning modern fans.
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