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Traditional puppet making techniques kept alive at Armenian puppet theatre

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Updated: 03/04/2024 - 16:30 GMT+2

In the heart of Gyumri, Armenia, the Stepan Alikhanyan Puppet Theatre stands as a guardian of tradition and creativity. At its core lies the skilled hands of 66-year-old Ashot Edigaryan, a master puppet maker devoted to keeping the art alive.

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