Nithan Caravan Puppet Troupe Project
Background
In 1983, the Oha Nashi Caravan Puppet shows from Japan came to perform for children in the Bangkok slum communities. The children were very interested in the simple shows and fun storytelling with puppetry, which included themes of morality. And so, the foundation sent some staff members to study puppetry and storytelling with this group in Japan.
Upon returning, the puppet shows project for education was started in 1985 under the name: Nithan Caravan Puppet Troupe Project.
Objectives:
1. To strengthen the value of positive behaviors in children through stories
2. To increase skills in producing story media for teachers, child care-takers, and children
3. To increase the school networks, exchange knowledge and bring in local wisdom to create the scripts.
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