• Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater - - Enjoy a private water puppet performance in an intimate “mini-home theatre” located at the residence of a renowned and skilled water puppet artist;
• Discover the techniques of manipulating water puppets;
• Hear the history of water puppetry and the narratives behind the puppet shows as recounted by the artist.

• All entrance fees

• Personal expensive

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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.