Raising awareness using puppets in Egypt
Egyptian lawyer Rania Refaat has been performing shows using puppets across Egypt as part of her initiative to shed light on many social issues and raise awareness about citizens’ rights.
While controlling her marionette puppets from above, Rania Refaat not only entertains the public, but also helps to change her society for the better.
Originally a lawyer, Refaat combines law with art to explain Egyptian law and raise awareness of various issues, including human rights and women's rights. She uses marionettes as her tool by which she can express her own views.
“Every artist has his ideas, and he searches for the best tools by which he can deliver these ideas. I chose puppets as my tool because they are popular and many people — of different ages — like them," Refaat told Al-Monitor.
The young artist said, "Young children love to watch the puppets and like the music in the play, while older people understand the deep meaning and receive the message I’m delivering.”
