Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique folk art

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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 muc
love from audiences. Foreigners don't understand Vietnamese, but they enjoy the shows because the puppe
clearly demonstrate Vietnamese life and culture through their actions. Thang Long Water Puppet Theat
on Dinh Tien Hoang Street near Hoan Kiem Lake is the most popular theatre for water puppetry.
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