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HINA W

Islamabad, Pakistan7,358 contributions

The home of fairytales!

Aug 2017 • Family

The Abdulla Shaig Azerbaijan State Puppet Theatre is a truly enchanting place. It is a landmark of Baku as the bus station and the underpass next to it are named after it. I was very impressed by the history of this building. Initially it used to be a cinema called 'Phenomenon' which was later turned into a theater called 'Satyragite'. In 1931 Molla Aga Babrili established a puppet theater here called 'Circus'. The building was redesigned in 1910 by a Polish architect called Józef Płoszko. The shows are primarily presented for children. They are mostly based on folk or fairy tales like Aladdin. The language is generally Azerbaijani but some are also presented in Russian, Turkish, Farsi or Arabic but as the shows are aimed at children the adults can easily understand them. The puppeteers have exceptional abilities and work on extremely intricate backstage system designed to move the puppets. Do not miss viewing the entrancing performance which is a treat for the eyes.

Written 29 August 2017

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Wandering Traveler

Bridgeboro, GA2,568 contributions

Beautiful building

Oct 2019 • Solo

A beautiful building at the edge of Dənizkənarı Milli Park. It's the Azerbaijan State Puppet Theater. It appear to be closed. But advertising signage was present.

Written 7 October 2019

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gokhanse

istanbul 3 contributions

Good Experience

June 2015 • Solo

I joined a puppet theater. They offer in Russian and Azerbaijani on at different hours. Good for children plus Adults to learn local dialects, tales etc.

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Sound systems equipment's should be improved. There should be souvenir shop for tourists.

Written 17 November 2015

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