Question

How can puppet shows be used for spreading awareness?

Answer 1

1. Puppet shows are not only a means of entertainment, but they are also a source of spreading social messages, just like street plays.
2. This audio-visual communication aid is one of the favourites of the rural population.
3. Example of a rod puppet or putal nach (left) and string puppet (right). It is portraying a story in which a man coughs and shows flu-like symptoms.
4. He is immediately advised by his wife and daughter to consult a doctor.
5. This act helps to spread awareness about the Covid-19 virus, which has become a pandemic in recent times.