VIII International Puppet Theatre Festival “Chodari Khayol” concludes in Tajikistan

Khovar, citing Tajikistan’s Ministry of Culture, reported that the closing ceremony of the VIII International Puppet Theatre Festival “Chodari Khayol” took place in Dushanbe on 26 October 2026. The festival ran from 21 to 26 October and brought together performers from Tajikistan, the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.

During the festival, participants presented their professional skills, creative experience and theatrical achievements. Organisers said the event helped strengthen cultural ties, encourage professional exchange and expand creative cooperation among puppet theatres. At the closing ceremony, active participants were recognised for their contribution to the development of theatre art.