Marionettes (Videos)

Mandalay Marionettes Theater Puppet Show and more.
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Description: 11 pieces of videos about Burmese marionettes.
Source/publisher: Northern Illinois University via Southeast Asia Digital Library
Date of entry/update: 2015-09-13
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Language: English
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Description: "The video presents an overview of Burmese string puppetry, including the history of the medium, the roles puppet shows played in the past, and a description of various items that are needed for the puppet show."
Source/publisher: Northern Illinois University via Southeast Asia Digital Library
Date of entry/update: 2015-09-13
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Language: English
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Description: "Video shows the beginning of a traditional Burmese puppet show. As is customary, the show begins with three beats of the gong and cymbal and with a ritual dance to respect the guardian spirits of the area by offering coconuts and bananas."
Source/publisher: Northern Illinois University via Southeast Asia Digital Library
Date of entry/update: 2015-09-13
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Language: English
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Description: "This clip from the Himalayan scene shows different animal puppets such as a horse, and a monkey, and also the performances of two demons who are in charge of different places in the forest and in the palaces."
Source/publisher: Northern Illinois University via Southeast Asia Digital Library
Date of entry/update: 2015-09-13
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Description: "This video shows the dance of the puppet alchemist named Zaw-Gyi who possesses a supernatural power."
Source/publisher: Northern Illinois University via Southeast Asia Digital Library
Date of entry/update: 2015-09-13
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Language: English
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Description: "Daw Ma Ma Naing?s, the founder of the Mandalay Marionettes Theater, gives an overview of the organization."
Source/publisher: Northern Illinois University via Southeast Asia Digital Library
Date of entry/update: 2015-09-13
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Description: "This clip depicts a dance of two royal page puppets who are engaging in joking and teasing one another."
Source/publisher: Northern Illinois University via Southeast Asia Digital Library
Date of entry/update: 2015-09-13
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Description: "In this clip, puppets named U Shwe Yoe and Daw Moe perform a humorous dance. The dance conveys insight into the social life of villagers who live in Burma?s countryside."
Source/publisher: Northern Illinois University via Southeast Asia Digital Library
Date of entry/update: 2015-09-13
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Language: English
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Description: "This video shows a comparative dance between a human being and a puppet. The human imitates the movements of the puppet."
Source/publisher: Northern Illinois University via Southeast Asia Digital Library
Date of entry/update: 2015-09-13
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Language: English
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Description: "This video shows a romantic dance between the prince and the princess puppets. It is a traditional favorite among Burmese audiences."
Source/publisher: Northern Illinois University via Southeast Asia Digital Library
Date of entry/update: 2015-09-13
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Language: English
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Description: "This clip shows puppets acting out a piece of the Ramayana story. In this scene, Rama chases the golden deer for his princess, Sita."
Source/publisher: Northern Illinois University via Southeast Asia Digital Library
Date of entry/update: 2015-09-13
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Language: English
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Description: "This video includes production credits for the Burmese Marionettes puppet show, accompanied by a musician a musician playing a Saung, a traditional Burmese harp."
Source/publisher: Northern Illinois University via Southeast Asia Digital Library
Date of entry/update: 2015-09-13
Grouping: Individual Documents
Language: English
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