Day 1 of Burmese Marionettes - Learning & Experiencing the Arts & Traditions

It was only the first day of Burmese Marionettes - Learning & Experiencing the Arts & Tradition workshop. Before we even started, Co-founder, Ma Ma Naing introduced herself and her team to us and of course give us a brief description about Mandalay, Myanmar. 

They even put a performance for us as a opening for the workshop; performed a total of 7 sets. Every set of performances, it had its story and meaning in it. During this workshop we don't only learning what is Burmese Marionettes all about.. 

We are given the chance to have a hands on experience of the puppets as well.. Firstly when I watched them handling the puppets during the performances seem so easy. Next moment when I got my hands onto the puppets, my thoughts of the puppets had changed. It was so heavy and wasn't easy to handle. 

Done w day 1. Two more days to go! So Far So Good!