Union Internationale de la Marionnette

Union Internationale de la Marionnette (UNIMA) (also written as Unima)

Union International de la Marionette (UNIMA) was the first cultural organization established by UNESCO in 1929 and on-going works to encourage cultural interaction and world peace through the art of puppetry.

UNIMA SA

Sometimes referred to as Puppetry SA, UNIMA SA was founded in 1972. In 2005, the organisation was registered as a Not-for-Profit Organisation (NPO). At this time, it began to run development programs focused on youth and children at risk as well as promote original African puppetry arts. From 2006 to the present UNIMA SA has operated on a year-round basis, running several training and development portfolios. From 2006-2011 UNIMA SA ran the 10-day international puppetry festival known as the Out The Box Festival. UNIMA SA has become a thriving social enterprise promoting skills development, sustainable arts practice and creative excellence.

Sources

https://www.unimasouthafrica.org/about-unima

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