YANGON, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- An Indian puppet show was launched at the National Theater here Wednesday evening under the program of cultural exchange between Myanmar and India.

    The show was performed by puppet group led by Suresh Dutta, a popular Indian puppet artist, who received Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his contribution towards the enrichment of Indian Pupptery.

    Suresh Dutta has organized an international puppet festival of India, and has represented India at various international festivals abroad, including Japan, Poland, Yugoslavia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Canada and the United States.

    In February and March this year, Indian film festival was held in Myanmar's two largest cities of Yangon and Mandalay, aimed at promoting the cultural exchange between the two countries.