Bazaar Puppet Play


Previously, I had performed puppet shows in spaces, schools, and colleges, as well as libraries, community halls, and cultural centers in colonies. During our time in the middle of the bazaar or market, we did something that was not only novel but also exciting and difficult. Perhaps I ought to say that my childhood dream of working in the retail industry has finally come true.

I have always believed that the most effective locations for public awareness programmes are intersections of major roads and busy marketplaces.

One type of administrative division is called a mandal. It is a head town to which a number of smaller villages report their allegiance.

Even though the day of the market is when all of the villagers in the mandal come together to do their shopping for provisions, groceries, clothing, selling vegetables, and buying things related to agriculture, all three marketplaces were quite crowded. Observing Gonds tribal men and women interact in the marketplace is a joyful, vibrant, and colourful experience. It is also a place for getting to know people, celebrating, and other activities of that nature.

When we finally began to play music and begin setting up the stage, there was already a sizable audience there to enjoy the entertainment. When one of our puppets appeared, there was an uproar of laughter and screams, and many people rushed backstage to investigate the situation and find out where the other puppets were hidden. Even though the play was only 12 minutes long, we were able to keep the show going for a total of 30 minutes. There were a wide variety of comments being directed our way. Some liked the female puppet, others didn't, some didn't agree with the concept that was being played, and so on.

We did encounter some chaos while shopping at the weekly bazaar held by the Kerimeri Mandal, but the officer in charge of ITDA Utnoor handled the situation in a graceful and skillful manner.
At Indervelli mandal bazaar, we performed on a mini truck midst of the rain. This was an enthralling one.

The entire flow of traffic came to a halt, resulting in a jam; buses, cars, and automobiles were honking their horns, creating a lot of commotion; some people were taking pictures with mobile handsets; others were recording video of it; and some people danced to the music while puppets were being held by others...
















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