“Chodari Hayol”. Dushanbe to host the eighth international puppet theatre festival

The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Tajikistan has said that from 21 to 26 October 2026, Dushanbe will host the eighth international puppet theatre festival, “Chodari Hayol”.

Puppet theatres from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Russia, Belarus, Armenia and other countries are expected to take part with their best productions. The event is being held in line with item 23 of the schedule of celebrations, anniversaries, festivals, performances, cultural and educational observances, and folk traditions and crafts in the Republic of Tajikistan for 2026.

The international puppet theatre festival “Chodari Hayol” is held every two years. Its main purpose is to strengthen cooperation in the field of puppet theatre, revive and develop the traditional Tajik puppet theatre, and improve the aesthetic education of the younger generation.