Experience the Best Local Art Show of Water Puppetry in 50 minutes for your own group with the Fixed Times of the show.
Today's Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique variation on the ancient Asian puppet tradition.
The puppets are made out of wood and then lacquered. The shows are performed in a waist-deep pool. A large bamboo rod supports the puppet under the water and is used by the puppeteers, who are normally hidden behind a screen, to control them. Thus the puppets appear to be moving over the water. When the rice fields would flood, the villagers would entertain each other using this form of puppet play.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Wheelchair accessible. Infant seats unavailable. Not suitable for pets. Wheelchair accessible