Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

theatre in Hanoi

#4 in Hanoi / #14 in Vietnam

by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra from Paris, France

/ CC BY 2.0

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi, Vietnam, is a renowned cultural venue that showcases the unique art form of water puppetry. This traditional performance art dates back to the 11th century and involves wooden puppets that are controlled by puppeteers standing behind a screen, operating them with long bamboo rods and strings over a waist-deep pool of water. The theatre's shows often depict Vietnamese folklore, historical legends, and scenes of rural life, accompanied by live traditional music and singing.

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