ISLAMABAD: Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) will hold puppet shows in annual Lok Mela to be held at the Lok Virsa from 6th to 14th of this month.     

The puppet shows would aim to promote and preserve the dying art of puppetry through educating the children and norms using puppets as tools in a soft and subtle manner.   

The shows will feature theme-based puppetry that usually revolves around current issues including women and children related issues, education and environment to educate the audience especially children through infotainment.

According to an official, special PNCA puppet artist will perform in the shows who have taught special techniques of puppetry from different institutions.