Ho Chi Minh City
Water Puppet Show in Ho Chi Minh City
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The tradition of water puppet theatre stems from a time when rice paddy fields were flooded and villagers would make entertainment by standing in the waist-deep water with the puppets performing over the water.
Using large rods to support the puppets it appeared as if they were moving across the water with the puppeteers hidden behind a screen.
This tradition is unique to North Vietnam but has recently found fame on stages all over the world; so it’s a rare treat to see the puppets perform in their original location at the Dragon Water Puppet Theatre. Performances are accompanied by a Vietnamese orchestra playing traditional music using drums, wooden bells, horns, bamboo flutes and cymbals. There are also authentic Vietnamese operatic songs telling the story that is being acted out by the puppets. Most of the shows recount Vietnamese folk tales and legends with topics including the celebration of the rice harvest depicted in a humorous fashion.
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Itinerary
Duration: 45 minutes
- 1
- Watching the private water puppet show in a “mini-home theatre” placed at the house of a
- Watching the private water puppet show in a “mini-home theatre” placed at the house of a famous and experienced water puppet artisan; - Learning how to control the water puppets; - Listening to the history of water puppetry and the story in the puppet plays told by the artisan.
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission included
- 2
- Watching the private water puppet show in a “mini-home theatre” placed at the house of a
- Watching the private water puppet show in a “mini-home theatre” placed at the house of a famous and experienced water puppet artisan; - Learning how to control the water puppets; - Listening to the history of water puppetry and the story in the puppet plays told by the artisan.
This experience takes place in Ho Chi Minh City.
Plan about 45 min for this activity.
A good fit for travellers visiting Ho Chi Minh City — solo, as a couple or with family.
Free cancellation is available on many dates (see the conditions below).
Reserve on Stayviax and receive instant confirmation by email.
Frequently asked questions
The activity lasts 45 min.
Free cancellation is often available up to a few hours before the start. See the policy below.
No. A mobile ticket is accepted — show it on your phone on the day.
Water Puppet Show in Ho Chi Minh City
The tradition of water puppet theatre stems from a time when rice paddy fields were flooded and villagers would make entertainment by standing in the waist-deep water with the puppets performing over the water.
Using large rods to support the puppets it appeared as if they were moving across the water with the puppeteers hidden behind a screen.
This tradition is unique to North Vietnam but has recently found fame on stages all over the world; so it’s a rare treat to see the puppets perform in their original location at the Dragon Water Puppet Theatre. Performances are accompanied by a Vietnamese orchestra playing traditional music using drums, wooden bells, horns, bamboo flutes and cymbals. There are also authentic Vietnamese operatic songs telling the story that is being acted out by the puppets. Most of the shows recount Vietnamese folk tales and legends with topics including the celebration of the rice harvest depicted in a humorous fashion.
Itinerary
Duration: 45 minutes
- 1
- Watching the private water puppet show in a “mini-home theatre” placed at the house of a
- Watching the private water puppet show in a “mini-home theatre” placed at the house of a famous and experienced water puppet artisan; - Learning how to control the water puppets; - Listening to the history of water puppetry and the story in the puppet plays told by the artisan.
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission included
- 2
- Watching the private water puppet show in a “mini-home theatre” placed at the house of a
- Watching the private water puppet show in a “mini-home theatre” placed at the house of a famous and experienced water puppet artisan; - Learning how to control the water puppets; - Listening to the history of water puppetry and the story in the puppet plays told by the artisan.
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All entrance fees
This experience takes place in Ho Chi Minh City.
Plan about 45 min for this activity.
A good fit for travellers visiting Ho Chi Minh City — solo, as a couple or with family.
Free cancellation is available on many dates (see the conditions below).
Reserve on Stayviax and receive instant confirmation by email.
Frequently asked questions
The activity lasts 45 min.
Free cancellation is often available up to a few hours before the start. See the policy below.
No. A mobile ticket is accepted — show it on your phone on the day.