Union Internationale de la Marionnette, (UNIMA), is an international organisation bringing together people from around the world to contribute to the development of the art of puppetry, and to use it in the pursuit of human values such as peace and mutual understanding between peoples. In 2004 UNIMA celebrated its 75th anniversary, making it the oldest theatrical association in the world! This, the Australian branch of UNIMA, was founded in 1970.

In 2008 Perth, Western Australia will host the UNIMA Congress, Conference and International Puppetry Festival: UNIMA 2008

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