A Comparative Dance: The Burmese Marionettes | Ma Ma Naing | TEDxAyeyarwaddy Intl School
In this captivating TEDx talk, Daw Ma Ma Naing, founder of the renowned Myanmar Marionette Theatre, takes us on a journey into the rich cultural heritage of Burmese puppetry. Despite initially following an academic path like her parents, her destiny was forever altered by her father's passion for Myanmar's unique string puppetry tradition.From a young age, Daw Ma Ma Naing was immersed in this artform, accompanying her father U Thein Naing, a famed writer on Burmese puppets, to visit master puppeteers. These formative experiences, including witnessing the legendary Shweibo Tin Mg's performances, ignited her own obsession with marionettes.
In 1990, she took a leap of faith, founding the Mandalay Marionettes (now Myanmar Marionette Theatre) to promote this fading cultural treasure to foreign visitors while improving her English skills. What began as an entrepreneurial endeavor became a life's mission to revive and preserve an art form once the revered entertainment of Burmese royalty.
Daw Ma Ma Naing shares how the incredible skill of puppeteers could inspire human dancers to imitate the lifelike marionette movements. Her transfixing performance displays the magic of this comparative dance between puppets and people - a testament to puppetry's enduring legacy in Myanmar.
As the chairperson of the Myanmar Marionette Committee, she has participated in international puppetry festivals while authoring books to educate the world about this vanishing cultural gem. Her inspiring TEDx talk reminds us to cherish the arts that shaped our heritage.
Daw Ma Ma Naing, a beacon of Myanmar's cultural heritage, is dedicated to preserving and rejuvenating the ancient art of Myanmar Marionette Theatre. After graduating in History from Mandalay University in 1974, she founded the Mandalay Marionette Theatre in 1990, showcasing Myanmar's cultural richness globally. Beyond the stage, Daw Ma Ma Naing is an esteemed author, sharing her insights into Myanmar Marionette through acclaimed books. As Chairperson of the Myanmar Marionette Committee, she advocates for the importance of puppetry in Myanmar's cultural identity. With her global presence at International Puppet Festivals, Daw Ma Ma Naing's performances resonate worldwide, showcasing Myanmar's cultural brilliance. Her legacy as a cultural guardian inspires artists and enthusiasts, ensuring the enduring significance of Myanmar Marionette Theatre. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Receive SMS online on sms24.me
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