The International Puppet Theater & Film Festival in Holon, Israel

The International Puppet Theater and Film Festival takes place every July in the Israeli city of Holon, just south of Tel Aviv. Established in 1995 and organized by the Israel Puppet Center, there are around 30 performances by resident and international artists, conferences, exhibitions, and an opening street procession. There are also incredible puppetry workshops for professionals and amateurs. The festival is largely free to the public.

In the past, this popular event has featured several activities culminating in a carnival in the garden of the Holon Puppet Theatre Center, displaying fantastic exhibits. About 10,000 spectators typically attend this inclusive, unique festival.

In addition to the puppetry school and museum, the complex contains an auditorium, library and archives and an institute for the research, documentation, and conservation of puppet theater. The museum also offers puppet-guided tours for all ages. Each group gets to watch three different techniques and participate in building and manipulating a simple puppet.

The International Puppet Theater & Film Festival and Other Unique Festivals in Israel

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