Puppetry and Communication | A Session with Mr.Farooq Qaiser

An invigorating learning session with Mr.Farooq Qaiser (The Master of puppetry in Pakistan) was organized by National Institution of Folk and Traditional Heritage on 16th May 2018 at Lok Virsa, Grand Avenue, Shakarpariyan Road, Islamabad.

Puppetry is a sort of theatre or performance that involves the animation of puppets. This animation is completed with the guide of a puppeteer. Such an overall performance is likewise referred to as a puppet play or puppet theatre. 

Farooq Qaiser is the pioneer of puppetry in Pakistan. The pride of performance winner has choreographed several puppet theatres across the world. He has taught the speciality of puppetry in Pakistan and abroad.

‘Farooq Qaiser’ graced Media Centre of Lok Virsa with an uncommon lecture program on “Puppetry and Communication”. Derived from his book “Kathputli”, the lecture aimed at lightning up parts of communication, both subtle and direct, which can be learned by gazing the various successful puppets arranged across the world including the legacy of Uncle Sargam.