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Théâtre d'objets Kabong Lao
 Street address: Central Puppet Troupe, behind Lao Plaza Hotel, Ban Mixay, Muang Chantaburi, Vientiane, Laos
Mailing address: Department of Fine Arts, Ministry of Information and Culture, P O Box 122, Vientiane, Laos
Telephone: 856 (0) 21 212457
Fax: 856 (0) 21 212408 (Ministry)
Proprietor: Central Puppet Troupe
Contact: Leuthmany Insisiengmay Director
Telephone: 856 (0) 20 562 1881 (mobile)
An offshoot of the Central Puppet Troupe established in 2001 with assistance from Michel Laubu, founder of Lyon-based Turak Theatre, the six-member Théâtre d'objets Kabong Lao company performs a contemporary style of puppetry known in Laos as hun kabong, which was developed in 1999 with assistance from French experts.
The puppets themselves are made from recycled materials and the troupe develops its own stories which feature both human and animal characters. The company places strong emphasis on artistic form, with object and actor in close collaboration. The group aspires to reach children in schools and youth centres and to spread interest in the development of creative pursuits.
Théâtre d'objet Kabong Lao has toured overseas to France, Portugal, Sweden, Cambodia, Thailand, China and Japan.
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