when do the residents perform Water puppetry ?

where was Vietnamese Water Puppetry first originated ?

A popular place for Vietnamese Water Puppetry

·       Explain about love for labor, nature, homeland, and national pride, uniting the community in the cause of fighting against natural disasters, enemies, and foreign invaders.

Theme of water plays

The puppeteers stand behind a screen and control the puppets using​ ​and string mechanism hidden beneath the water surface

The puppet shows are about everyday life in the ______ and about _____.

Who controls the puppets?

Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique folk art. It's said that ‘Not watching a performance of water puppetry means not visiting Vietnam yet.' That's why water puppetry is a must-see show for tourists in Vietnam. Watching this show can help you escape from your busy life and refresh your minds with unforgettable moments.

During the shows, you can only see the puppets and a small folk orchestra of about 7 people; the puppeteers stand behind a curtained backdrop in a pool. All puppets are made of fig wood which goes along well with water. Then they are carved and painted. The themes of the shows are very familiar to Vietnamese people. They focus on the daily life of farmers and common aspects of Vietnamese spiritual life.

Vietnamese water puppetry has been introduced to many countries all over the world and received much love from audiences. Foreigners don't understand Vietnamese, but they enjoy the shows because the puppets clearly demonstrate Vietnamese life and culture through their actions. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre on Dinh Tien Hoang Street near Hoan Kiem Lake is the most popular theatre for water puppetry.

All tourists in Vietnam see water puppet shows.

Where does a water puppet show take place

____________ made puppets from wood and then painted them with attractive colours. They look so cute!