IN addition to film, music, literature, and theatrical performances, traditional Myanmar marionette shows will also be featured at the Wazira Cinema, which is set to reopen soon, stated Chairman U Phoe Chit of the Myanmar Theatrical Association (Central).
To ensure the long-term sustainability and preservation of Myanmar’s traditional marionette art, the Myanmar Marionette Discussion was held on 20 July at the Governor’s Residence on Tawwin Road, Dagon Township, Yangon and U Phoe Chit made these remarks.
“Myanmar marionettes only have value to those who understand their worth, and we must make people recognize that value. At the soon-to-reopen Wazira Cinema, we will be granted the opportunity to showcase Myanmar marionettes one day every week. When it comes to reviving this art, many business owners and people value Myanmar culture, and I believe they will participate,” he said.
Regarding Myanmar marionettes, Daw Ma Ma Naing, Chairperson of the Myanmar Marionette Committee, stated that since ancient times, marionettes have been a high-level stage art of great prestige and value, elaborating, “During the reign of King Singu, performances were not permitted on an elevated stage. Instead, they performed on a ground-level circle. Because marionette puppets were given the privilege to perform from an elevated position above ground level, it came to be called the ‘High Stage’ (A-Myint-The-Bin).” — MT/ ZN
