India, May 24 -- Taiwanese puppetry stands as both an artistic treasure and a symbol of cultural resilience

In an age shaped by digital entertainment and rapid technological change, Taiwan has successfully preserved one of its most remarkable traditional art forms - puppetry. Deeply connected to folk religion, storytelling and community traditions, Taiwanese puppetry reflects the island's ability to protect its cultural heritage while embracing modernity. Today, puppetry is not simply a remnant of the past but a living cultural practice that continues to evolve through television, cinema, education and international exchanges.

Taiwanese puppetry traces its origins to migrants from China's Fujian province during the seventeenth and eight...