Water puppetry

Village keeping ancient water puppetry afloat

March 16, 2023 | 15:51

Founded in the 11th century under the Ly Dynasty, the unique form of water puppetry in Dong Ngu village, Thuan Thanh district in the northern province of Bac Ninh continues to draw crowds today with charming shows created by master puppeteers.

Water puppetry to highlight Vietnamese art at int’l festival

January 16, 2019 | 17:07

Vietnamese water puppetry will represent the national performing arts at the International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFoK), which will be held from January 20 to 26 in India.

First puppetry festival to be held in HCM City

August 15, 2018 | 10:42

The first Vietnam Puppetry Festival will be held on HCM City’s Nguyen Hue Street from August 16 to 18 with the participation of six Vietnamese theatres.