This August, puppetry traditions from different cities and cultures will come together in Penang.
From POTEHI, String Puppetry, Iron-Rod Puppetry, and Wayang Kulit, to Contemporary Puppetry, alongside performances, exhibitions, workshops, talks, and cultural exchanges—
Penang Puppet Festival 2026 – Berbunga invites you to discover how puppetry continues to grow, evolve, and bloom across generations.
今年八月，來自不同城市、不同文化的偶戲藝術，將在檳城相聚。
從布袋戲、提線傀儡、鐵枝木偶、Wayang Kulit，到當代偶戲，以及演出、展覽、工作坊、講座與交流分享，PPF2026《生花 Berbunga》，邀請大家一起走進偶戲的世界，看見傳統如何在不同土地上持續生長、綻放。
Week 01 第一週 (12 - 16 August 2026) | Mekar Raya / 一花開五葉
For the first time in Southeast Asia, representatives from five regions where POTEHI (Hokkien glove puppetry) continues to thrive will gather in Penang.
今年，我們將迎來 #東南亞首次 —— 五個至今仍保存福建掌中戲 / 布袋戲（POTEHI）傳承的地區，首次齊聚檳城。
📍檳城 Penang 📍雅加達 Jakarta 📍新加坡 Singapore 📍臺北 Taipei 📍福建漳州 Zhangzhou
Discover how one shared tradition has evolved into diverse artistic expressions across different communities and cultures. Beyond the performances, Week 1 also features roundtable discussions, talks, and a rare Ta Peng (Traditional Stage Blessing Ritual) sharing from the string puppet tradition.
同一項文化，在不同地方生根、成長，也綻放出不同的樣貌。 除了精彩演出， 第一週還有圓桌論壇、講座，以及難得一見的 **相公爺踏棚（Ta Peng）**提線傀儡戲開台儀式分享，一起探索偶戲文化更深層的故事。
Week 02 第二週 (20 - 23 August 2026) | Warisan: Seeds of Tomorrow / 花種新生
花種新生｜Warisan: Seeds of Tomorrow
After the flower blooms, the next step is to let the seeds grow. Week 2 celebrates heritage, education, community, and the next generation. Experience a diverse programme featuring performances, workshops, artist talks, and community exchanges that explore how puppetry continues to evolve today.
當一朵花盛開，下一件重要的事，就是讓種子繼續發芽。 第二週，我們把目光放向傳承（Warisan）。
除了精彩演出，更邀請來自不同領域的藝術家、教育工作者與青年創作者，共同探討偶戲如何在當代持續生長。
12 - 23 August 2026