Reviving the traditional art of marionette-making

Artist Mohamed Fawzi Bakkar is hoping to keep the culture of puppet shows alive through the traditional art of marionette making. “The 32-year-old spends hours or even days designing puppets inspired by Egyptian life — farmers, street vendors, butchers and the occasional celebrity,” which he later uses to put on shows for adults and children alike, mostly during Ramadan, the Associated Press says.