Sliven State Puppet Theatre is a cultural institute that carries out activities in the creation and presentation of puppet shows for children and adults, on its own stage, as well as within the framework of national and international tours. The puppet theatre in Sliven has a rich artistic and creative biography. Its performances are included in the “Golden Fund” of the Bulgarian puppet art. It is a direct participant in the formation of a value system in adolescents, helps the educational and training processes in the city and the region, educates, but also gives an opportunity to a wide range of audiences to have fun, as well as to be a necessity for parents in communicating with children. Since 2009, the theatre has been the organizer and host of the IFA “The Magic of the Wind”. The main goal of the festival is to present the diversity and beauty of different types of arts to the residents and guests of the city of Sliven and provides an opportunity for the performance and meeting of different art forms, presented in classic and non-standard spaces, aimed at a wide audience. IFA ” THE MAGIC OF THE WIND” is the largest event for attracting new audiences and creating lasting interest in the arts in Sliven and the region. Sliven Puppet Theatre is the winner of many national and international awards, including nominations and “IKAR” awards from the UBA, was awarded the Order of Cyril and Methodius, I degree in 1989, an award from the Ministry of Culture for high results achieved in the field of theater management and creative activity for 2017.