New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Celebrating its 18th anniversary, the Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival is all set to bring on stage stories from India and across the world, including countries like Turkey, Spain, Germany and Finland. To be held from February 14 to 22 at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi and Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh, the festival, which started in 2001 is supported by the Ishara Puppet Theatre Trust and produced by Teamwork Productions. It has brought to India over 160 international puppetry companies and promoted numerous indigenous productions. Countries which have participated and showcased their works include the UK, Spain, Turkey, Brazil, Sweden, Norway, Israel, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Taiwan, Japan, Iran, Afghanistan, Ireland, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Australia & USA.