Dating back to 11th century, the tradition started as a form of entertainment. The practice of water puppetry began a 1000 years ago in the water-filled rice paddies of Northern Vietnam. In a unique performance like no other, historical stories are told through puppets on water. A popular tourist spot, it stays open all days of the week. And when in Vietnam, there is no better place to experience it than at The Thang Long Water Theater in Hanoi. A famous ancient Vietnamese tradition, water puppetry has been in practice for thousands of years. Thang Long Water Puppet Theater offers the most authentic experience with a Vietnamese orchestra playing traditional songs about agricultural harvests and mythical legends that are acted out by puppets in a pool of water. Aside from the general admission fee of VND 100,000, there's an additional camera or video fee if you wish to photograph or film the show. The theatre is modern and usually shows 17 short sketches within a one-hour performance. It is also advisable to pay more to get closer to the action as the theatre seats a few hundred people and the puppets are not that big. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hanoi with tickets selling out well in advance so it’s worth booking yours as soon as you arrive in town.
The Vietnamese tradition of water puppetry dates back to the 11th century when the rice fields got flooded and the villagers made entertainment by standing in water with puppets. The Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is the best place to witness the eponymous art form integral to the country.
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