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Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Sight4.4 · 23 6424 · 12 461≈ 52 min379 m from the center
Perched beside Hoan Kiem Lake, this famed theater preserves Vietnam's ancient water puppetry tradition, created by Red River Delta farmers in the 11th century. Concealed behind a bamboo screen, puppeteers standing waist-deep in water manipulate lacquered wooden figures using submerged rods and strings. Vibrant performances are accompanied by a live cheo orchestra, retelling folk legends, harvest rituals, and tales of fire-breathing dragons.
Highlights
- Centuries-old Vietnamese water puppetry dating back to the 11th century
- Live traditional cheo folk orchestra with gongs and bamboo flutes
- Folklore performances of fire-spitting dragons and rustic village life
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