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Vietnamese Water Puppet Show

by Jamie Rhein (RSS feed) on Mar 24th 2007 at 9:41AM

If you're ever in Hanoi don't miss the Water Puppet Theater-even if you think you are not a puppet kind of person. This show is not just geared for kids, but meant to delight adults as well. Water puppetry started in farming communities when rice paddies were used as the stage. These days, puppeteers stand in water, chest deep, behind a curtain. The puppets are fastened onto poles and boards and are manipulated using the water as part of the scenery. Here's a video sampling of what you will see. Sometimes the puppet troupe goes on tour. If it comes through your town, don't miss it. Thanks, English Tim for the You Tube post.

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Asia, Vietnam, Video

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Willy Mar 26th 2007 3:37PM

Way cooler than a traditional puppet show. Thanks.

Nancie Apr 4th 2007 7:55AM

I was lucky enough to see the show in Hanoi. I have just posted pictures on Flickr, and posted a slide show on my blog.

It was a fantastic show!

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Jamie Rhein Apr 4th 2007 8:19AM

I'm glad you were able to see the show. I think I've gone about four times. I love the dragon with the sparklers shooting out of its mouth.

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