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Kasperle

Central figure in the puppet theatre that embodies a play principle that evolves with social changes rather than being static

Entitypuppet characterQ954170

Also known as Kasperl · Punch

Instance of: puppet character

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Kasperle, Kasper, or Kasperl is a traditional puppet character from Austria, German-speaking Switzerland and Germany. Its roots date to 17th century, and it was at times so popular that Kasperltheater was synonymous with puppet theater. Kasperltheater includes various sets of puppets. In some German settings the following characters occur: Kasper, Gretel, Seppel, Grandmother, princess, king, witch, robber, and crocodile. In Austria, Kasperl usually occurs alongside Pezi, Buffi or Mimi, and usually Großmutter and Großvater. The older, more traditional Kasperle shows are very similar to "Mister Punch". There are also "Kasperle versions" of the Grimm and other fairy tales and of "modern fairy tales".

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Said to be the same as: Guignol
Jan Klaassen
Punch
Kašpárek
Sex or gender: male
Intangible cultural heritage status: German Nationwide Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage(since 2021) country: Germany
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1.Stated in German Nationwide Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritageunesco.de/kultur-und-natur/immaterielles-kulturerbe/immaterielles-kulturerbe-deutschland/kaspertheaterRetrieved 2023-07-21
2.Stated in German Nationwide Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritageunesco.de/en/culture-and-nature/intangible-cultural-heritage/kasper-theatreRetrieved 2023-07-21
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