Water Puppet Show Hanoi

Highlights

Experience a unique art form that has its origins in the Red River Delta over a millennium ago. Water puppetry, which once depicted the daily life of villagers such as farming, fishing, and romance, has evolved to showcase plays based on ancient Vietnamese legends, myths, and history. The renowned Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi has its roots in this 11th-century tradition, where puppeteers used large rods to support the puppets, creating the illusion of their movements across the water as they stood hidden behind a screen.

Itinerary

What to Expect

Outstanding features:

Unique water stage: The water surface is used as a stage, creating a magical and vivid effect for the performances.
Rich content: The performances recreate the daily life of the Northern countryside such as rice planting, duck herding, fishing, as well as folk legends such as "Son Tinh - Thuy Tinh".
Character Chu Teu: Is a humorous narrator, bringing laughter and closeness to the audience.
Traditional music: Combined with a traditional orchestra, using musical instruments such as monochord, bamboo flute, drum, creating a musical space imbued with Vietnamese identity

Term & conditions

Monday - Saturday: 13:45, 15:00, 16:10, 17:20, 18:30, 20:00, 21:15

Sunday: 09:30, 13:45, 15:00, 16:10, 17:20, 18:30, 20:00, 21:15

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation should be made 48 hours prior to the date of use printed on the ticket