UNESCO recognises Brussels' marionette theatre as intangible cultural heritage (VIDEO)

Woltje and the other Brussels puppets have now become world-class intangible cultural heritage. The Brussels Region nominated the marionettes for recognition by UNESCO, the world’s education and culture agency. Toone Theatre is the only place in the world where this folk tradition is still honoured. But the future looks bright for the puppets and their fans, as a new generation of puppeteers is already taking over. Report: Roel Nollet.