CALL FOR SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES FOR THE MÓIN-MÓIN JOURNAL, Ed. 32: The Stage of Celebration - Puppet Theatre, Ritual, Festivity, and Community

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UNIMA Brazil invites you to share your research and reflections on the rich and multifaceted relationship between puppet theatre (in its various forms: puppet theatre, object theatre, mask theatre, and shadow theatre) and its profound connections with rituals, festivities, and community dynamics.

Your work may explore, but is not limited to:

  • The historical and anthropological roots of puppet theatre in ritual and festive contexts.

  • The presence and significance of puppets, objects, masks, and shadows in ceremonies, celebrations, and cultural traditions.

  • The role of puppet theatre as a tool for expressing community identity and strengthening social bonds.

  • Case studies investigating the function of puppet theatre in contemporary festivals and popular manifestations.

  • Analyses on the use of puppet theatre in educational, therapeutic, and social intervention projects within the community.

  • Theoretical and methodological perspectives for the analysis of the interaction between puppet theatre and ritual and community contexts.

  • Reflections on the evolution and new possibilities of puppet theatre in dialogue with the demands and expressions of contemporary communities.

  • The representations of ethnic-racial identities in puppet theatre in ritual and festive contexts.

  • The role of puppet theatre in the preservation, celebration, and transmission of cultures and knowledge.

  • Case studies investigating the function of puppet theatre in festivals, rituals, and celebrations.

  • Reflections on research methodologies and ethical approaches in the study of the relationships between puppet theatre, rituals, and festivities.

  • Puppet theatre as a ritual and community expression in the northeast and north of Brazil: popular tradition and cultural resistance.

We encourage the submission of original articles, translations, interviews, and unpublished reports that deepen the knowledge about this fascinating intersection between art, culture, and society.

We look forward to your contributions to illuminate the stage of celebration and its intrinsic links with puppet theatre and community life. The submission guidelines and our article template can be found on the "author guidelines" page.

Submission Guidelines: https://www.revistas.udesc.br/index.php/moin/about/submissions#authorGuidelines

Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025