Carrillo is a form of shadow puppetry in the Philippines during the time of Spanish colonization.

Etymology

The term ''carrillo'' refers to the small traveling carts used to transport the puppets. Onwards, the term was used to refer to the whole shadow puppetry performance.

History

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, the national hero of the country, had staged a carillo. He used a carton and a stick for the puppet. Then, he placed this at the back of a white cloth and used a candle light at its back. Today, carrillo is no longer performed. In 2019, an exhibit was organized for carrillo at the

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References

{{Reflist Culture of the Philippines Puppetry in the Philippines