List of characters from international versions of Sesame Street

Characters from International Versions of Sesame Street

Sesame Street has many international versions across the world. Each uses some original characters, created specifically to represent their own culture. The following list highlights some of these characters. All characters are Muppets unless otherwise mentioned.

Canada's Sesame Street[?] and Sesame Park (Canada)

• Louis[?], a otter
• Basil[?], a polar bear
• Dodi[?], essentially a Jack-Of-All-Trades[?], though most commonly known as a bush pilot.
• Katie, a girl
• Chaos, a cat
• Beau Beaver[?], a beaver (animated)

Takalani Sesame[?] (South Africa)

• Kami, who raised controversy, due to her HIV+ status

Ulitsa Sezam[?] (Russia)

• Zeliboba[?], a 9-foot furry blue tree spirit who enjoys dancing
• Businka[?], a bright pink Muppet who finds joy in everything
• Kubik[?], the resident pensive problem-solver

Shalom Sesame[?] (Israel)

• Kippi ben Kippot[?], a giant hedgehog analogous to Big Bird