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Enjoy this Unique Local Vietnamese traditional performance.
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Hanoi: Water Puppet Show Tickets
See a unique art form that originates over 1,000 years ago in the Red River Delta. In the past, water puppetry showed the daily life of villagers such as farming, fishing and romance. Now, watch plays about ancient Vietnamese legends, myths and history.
The world-famous Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi has its roots in an art form that dates back to the 11th century. The tradition of water puppet theater stems from a time when rice paddy fields were flooded and villagers would create 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.
Ho Chi Minh : Water Puppet Show
Program
+ MUSIC PRELUDE
+ WATER PUPPET SHOW
– Raising the Festival Flag
– The narrator: Teu
– Dragon Dance
– On a buffalo with a fulte
– Agriculture
– Catching frogs
– Rearing ducks and catching foxes
– Fishing
– Lion Dance
– Phoenix Dance
– King Le Loi on boat tour or the legend about " Restored sword"
– Children playing in water
– Boat racing
– Unicorns play with ball
– Fairy dance
– Dance of four Holy Animals
Vietnam: Thang Long Water Puppet Show
Step into the enchanting history of the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi, where an ancient art form dating back to the 11th century comes alive.
Originating in the flooded rice paddies of rural Vietnam, villagers once stood waist-deep in water, bringing stories to life with puppets gliding magically across the surface. Hidden behind screens, puppeteers used long rods to control the intricately crafted puppets, creating the illusion of life on water. the world-famous theater continues to captivate audiences with its unique blend of tradition, artistry, and storytelling, offering a glimpse into Vietnam's vibrant cultural heritage.
Private Tour Water Puppet Show And Cruise Tour On Saigon River
This is a tour to experience culture and services in Saigon. Although it doesn't take too long, you will feel a part of Saigon life wonderfully.
Your tour guide will serve you and introduce the features of each experience with enthusiasm.
4.30 pm : pick up at your hotel by cab
5.00pm : Enjoy the unique art of water puppet show, a traditional art form closely connected with the long-standing spiritual life of Vietnamese people..
7.15 pm : transfer to sightseeing cruise
7.45pm The cruise depart, Enjoy sumptuous Vietnamese cuisine on this magical cruise. Enjoy traditional dancing and singing performance during your dinner.
9.30pm : You come back the harbor .Transfer to your hotel.
Hope you have unforgettable night in Ho Chi Minh City !
Include : Car, hotel pick-up, transfer 2 way, ticket for the show, dinner on cruise.
Nha Trang: Life Puppets show – Đó Theatre Ticket
Life Puppets is a unique stage fusing water, string, shadow, and animated puppetry with dance to convey cultural values in multiple languages.
Hoi An Water Puppet Show
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Hanoi city tour and water puppet show
This is group tour – help all clients having easier way to discover a Hanoi capital with rich and diversity curture, you have a great oppotunity getting experience Hanoi cuisine also see how people in Hanoi working and living, the tour guide will take you to visit almost highlight spots in Hanoi such as
Ho Chi Minh complex, Vietnam museum of ethnology,Temple of literature, Hoa Lo prison and weslake, and end of the trip you will joining water puppet show, or cycling around Hanoi old quarter.
Water Puppet Show & Dinner on Cruise

Rated 3.5 Stars, based on 6 Reviews.
At the Labor Culture House, we will watch Water Puppet Show. It originated in the delta of the Red river in the tenth century. The farmers used natural mediums found in their environment to devise a unique form of entertainment. In the past, the stages for Water puppet shows were ponds and paddy-field after harvesting.
We head to Sai Gon River by car and get on the cruise where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful view of the city with twinkling lights. Or, admire the traditional junk boat for 2 hours cruise along Sai Gon River. Then you have dinner with local or western cuisine. The wonderful evening will be completed with a delicious dessert before you get back to your dock. The cruise finishes at 9: 30 PM.
Hanoi Cyclo City Tour Including Water Puppet Show

Rated 3.5 Stars, based on 8 Reviews.
Take an 1-hour tour of Hanoi's highlights by bicycle taxi. After your 1-hour cyclo journey, head to the famous Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre to see a 60-minute show featuring the Vietnamese art of water puppetry — begun over 1,000 years ago by farmers in the Red River Delta.
Water Puppet Show – Dinon Cruise

Begin your evening with a mesmerizing Water Puppet Show, an ancient Vietnamese art form where puppets dance on water to live traditional music. After the show, embark on an Indochina Junk Cruise along the Saigon River, admiring the illuminated city skyline. Savor a delightful dinner with local flavors while enjoying the soothing melodies of folk music. This cultural journey offers a perfect blend of history, entertainment, and scenic beauty.
Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 27 Reviews.
• Perfect blend of traditional culture and modern city views
• Unique opportunity to witness Vietnam's ancient art form
• Romantic dinner cruise showcasing Saigon by night
• Hassle-free evening with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Ideal for couples, families, and culture enthusiasts
Skip the Line: Golden Dragon Water Puppet Show Tickets

Rated 5 Stars, based on 31 Reviews.
Enjoy the grand spectacle of traditional Vietnamese water puppetry, with intricately-designed puppets performing over a pool of water
Spare your family the stress of waiting for tickets to these popular evening shows
Experience legends and stories of Vietnamese life from generations ago
With the entrance ticket you have the chance to relish in the fascinating art of a water puppet show, which is closely associated with the spiritual life of Vietnamese people, especially in the countryside. The show’s chosen stage is the surface of a water pool. The puppeteers present their clever skills in managing puppets by long bamboo rods and string mechanism under the surface. A traditional Vietnamese orchestra is an excellent music accompaniment.
The puppets depict the story from the songs during the show, which reflects the peaceful life of the Vietnamese countryside, so it is not too difficult to understand it.
Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 20 Reviews.
Firstly, We will watch the “Water Puppet Show”. The Water Puppet Show in Ho Chi Minh City is a unique Vietnamese cultural performance that dates back centuries. Puppets are controlled by skilled artists using hidden rods beneath the water, telling traditional stories and myths. Accompanied by live music and narration, the show offers a captivating glimpse into Vietnam’s folklore and artistic heritage.
After that we will have dinner buffet/A la Carte on a ship. Embark in delightful dinner cruise along the Sai Gon river. Glide through the city’s sparkling evening skyline while indulging in a delectable buffet of Vietnamese cuisine. Enjoy live music performances and capture countless memories before retuning to your hotel by 22:00
*If we do the tour in the day time, we will do water puppet show and street food tour instead of dinner cruise
Water Puppet Show At Golden Dragon Theatre

Rated 4 Stars, based on 5 Reviews.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Vietnamese culture with a Water Puppet Show, a captivating art form that dates back to the 11th century. Held in a pool of water that serves as the stage, these performances bring to life traditional folktales and legends through intricately crafted wooden puppets. Manipulated by skilled puppeteers hidden behind a bamboo screen, the puppets dance, swim, and act out scenes of rural life, mythical creatures, and historical events. Accompanied by live traditional music, including drums, gongs, and bamboo flutes, narrated by expressive folk singers, the show offers an auditory and visual feast. The reflection of the puppets on the water, combined with vibrant colors and dramatic lighting, creates a magical atmosphere that delights audiences of all ages. A Water Puppet Show is not just entertainment; it's a journey into Vietnam's rich cultural heritage, offering a unique & unforgettable experience that showcases the creativity and storytelling.
Exploring Ho Chi Minh Water Puppet Show Ticket

Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour and Water Puppet Show

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 3 Reviews.
If you are a little worried about eating food in the old Quarter in Hanoi, this is an absolute must. With hundreds of food vendors in this area, it's difficult to know which are good to enjoy. Your guide will help you make the right choices.
– Sample delicious Vietnamese cuisine just like the locals do – on the street
– Learn more about Hanoi’s unique food culture
– Take in a spectacular night view of Hoan Kiem lake
– Enjoy the water puppet show
Ho Chi Minh Water Puppet Show Ticket

Experience a water puppet show in Ho Chi Minh City, and marvel at this form of traditional Vietnamese art. See a form of traditional Vietnamese art in a water puppet show. Experience stories told by music and brought to life by puppeteers. Enjoy a unique form of Vietnamese art.
Vietnam: Golden Water Puppet Show

Dive into the enchanting world of traditional Vietnamese art with a mesmerizing water puppet show, where vibrant stories unfold through the rhythm of captivating music and the masterful craft of skilled puppeteers. This extraordinary experience brings culture, magic, and artistry together, offering an unforgettable journey into Vietnam’s rich heritage!
Hanoi: Amazing Water Puppet Show-Buddha Buffet (Vegan/Vegetarian)

Rated 5 Stars, based on 2 Reviews.
Highlights:
1. Private car pick up and drop off at your hotel/ homestay
2. Water puppetry is a "cultural specialty" of Vietnam's wet rice cultivation farmers. A lot of countries in the world have puppetry art, but only Vietnam has Water Puppetry. Enjoy the magical sounds of Water Puppetry performed by traditional Vietnamese instruments such as Erhu, Flute, Zither, Monochord and Cheo singing.
3. Enjoy Luxury Buffet: Vietnamese Foods, Western Foods, Asian Foods, Vegan/ Vegetarian Foods