Tag Archives: Karagöz and Hacivat

On the 3rd day of Christmas: Meet Khadijah, a worker from Egypt

Posted on December 15, 2011 by lizcameron

Today we meet Khadijah, the Karagöz shadow puppet who represents the far-flung citizens of the Ottoman Empire – in this case – puppets from Egypt.  Khadijah was a Black African woman raised in Egypt, but was captured during a battle, … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Days of Christmas: Karagöz puppet-style

Posted on December 12, 2011 by lizcameron

Traditionally, the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” referrs to the days leading away from Christmas, starting on Boxing Day, December 26th. In an unusual nod to tradition in this, my non-traditional household, I have decided to take a different … Continue reading →

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Strike a pose: Puppets gone fashionista in the middle of the night!

Posted on December 9, 2011 by lizcameron

Before dawn even thought about setting out its electric blue cloak, those puppets were at it again. Having given up sleep after a couple of hours, and having given up spinning in the Sufi style they usually adored, those puppets … Continue reading →

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