Puppetry Most Ancient Forms Of Entertainment: Farooq Qaiser

Renowned puppeteer Farooq Qaiser said the puppetry is one of the most ancient forms of entertainment

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th May, 2018 ) :Renowned puppeteer Farooq Qaiser said the puppetry is one of the most ancient forms of entertainment. Besides providing entertainment, this visual art form is also used for conveying meaningful messages.

He was delivering a lecture on "Puppetry and Communication" at Lok Virsa Media Centre on Thursday. Derived from his book "Kathputli", the lecture was aimed at illuminating aspects of communication, both subtle and direct, which can be learned by observing the many successful puppets plays staged across the world including the legacy of Uncle Sargam.

Farooq Qaiser said, Art and Culture an integral part of the society.

The culture exhibits the history and lifestyle of the specific area. Pakistan was a culturally rich country and every province is known for its own art and culture.

He said: "Over the years, puppetry has developed into a powerful medium of communication as it offers a real challenge to the imagination of viewers and creative ability of the presenters." Puppetry is a form of theatre or performance that involves the animation of puppets.

This animation is carried out by a a puppeteer. Such a performance is also known as a puppet play or puppet theatre, he added.