Wayang World Puppet Carnival - Bali
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Country and Region | Indonesia — Bali and Nusa Tenggara |
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Type of Festival | Drama |
Location of Festival | Bali, Bali and Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia |
Festival Contact Information | World Puppet Carnival |
Festival Description | The World Puppet Carnival welcomes puppeteers from all over the world to meet in exotic and beautiful Indonesia for the Wayang - World Puppet Carnival. The World Puppet Carnival produces carnivals and festivals around the globe. Our events are seen in theaters, streets, cultural centers, parks, schools and hospitals. Puppeteers are inspired to share their art, culture and customs. We introduce children, families and adults to the magical Art of Puppetry. We fill children’s hearts with love for puppets as an alternative to video and electronic games. We help puppets become a child’s best friend. The festival takes place in two locations in Indonesia. For additional information about the festival in Jakarta visit |
Festival Dates | September 1 - 8, 2013 |
Festival Links | http://www.worldpuppetcarnival.com/ |
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Practical Info:
Applicant’s information 2013:
- Application Deadline is March 15, 2013
- The Carnival Commission will select Performances, Films and Video and issue invitations before March 31, 2013.
- About
- The World Puppet Carnival welcomes puppeteers from all over the world to meet in exotic and beautiful Indonesia for the Wayang - World Puppet Carnival. World Puppet Carnival with the Indonesian Puppeteers Association PEPADI and the Government of Indonesia invite you to participate in the spectacular Wayang - World Puppet Carnival in Jakarta and Bali, Indonesia from 1 to 8 September 2013. Share your talents and see the world of Wayang Puppets. Over 60 productions from around the world will be selected to perform in beautiful, exotic Indonesia, birthplace of famous Wayang Puppetry, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The Carnival will provide local transportation, free accommodation, food, and daily pocket money.
- Proposals
- We seek proposals from puppet theatres to present all types of shows, video and puppet films. We are interested in all kind of programs for children, family and adults. We want both traditional shows and new, innovative and experimental shows. We are looking for groups, duos and solo performers. Festival participants are invited to stay for the entire festival. The Carnival will provide local transportation, free accommodation, food, and daily pocket money.
- Competition and Prizes
- The Wayang World Puppet Carnival is a competition. An International Jury will award many valuable prizes. The categories include Best Animation, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Scenery, Best Puppet Design, Best original Performance, Best Film, and Best Video. Each category winner receives a $1000.00 cash prize. The categories Best Children performance, Best Original Performance and Best Artistic Creation will each receive a prize and $3000.00 cash. The Carnival Grand Prix Wayang Award is a Special Prize and $10,000.00 cash.
- How to apply
- You are kindly asked to choose one of your performances, puppet film or video and send with completed Application Form to the Carnival before March 15, 2013.
- You need to send:
- Completed Application
- DVD with whole Show, Film or Video
- 5 photos of the Show, Film or Video
- A short summary or story of the Show, Film or Video
- Send your application and all required material to the following address:
- World Puppet Carnival
- P.O.BOX 21
- 150 19 Prague 519
- Czech Republic
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