Viljandi Withdraws Decision to Close Puppet Theater

The Viljandi city administration withdrew the draft decision on closing the local puppet theater from the city council agenda. The decision was made under pressure from the public and opposition.

The city authorities of Viljandi backed down to public pressure: the draft decision to close the puppet theater in its current form was removed from the agenda of the city council meeting.

The initiative sparked a wave of protests among city residents and active opposition from opposition-party deputies. As a result, the administration was forced to reconsider its plans and temporarily postpone consideration of the controversial issue.

The Viljandi Puppet Theater is an important part of the city's cultural life and enjoys broad support among residents, particularly families with children. The fate of the institution remains unclear for now — the question of its future will apparently be raised again at one of the upcoming city council meetings.