Darkness and Light: Shadow Puppets of Asia
Exhibition featuring a world-class collection of Asian shadow puppets gifted by theatre scholars, alongside puppets from the University of Hawaii.
When
June 1 – December 31, 2026
Opening reception
Price
Free
Check the organizer for final availability.
Location
East-West Center Gallery, Honolulu, HI
United States
Organizer
East-West Center
in person
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