Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, Traditional water puppet theater near Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Vietnam.
The Thang Long Water Puppet Theater features performances on a water stage where puppeteers control wooden figures through submerged poles behind a screen.
Water puppetry originated in the rice paddies of North Vietnam during the 11th century when farmers created entertainment during agricultural seasons.
The performances incorporate Vietnamese folk tales, traditional music with instruments like dan bau, and depictions of rural life activities.
The theater operates daily from 15:00 to 20:00, offering five shows with tickets priced between 100,000 and 150,000 VND per person.
Each year, the theater presents 500 performances to 150,000 spectators and has showcased Vietnamese water puppetry in more than 40 countries worldwide.
Location: Hanoi
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 15:00-20:00
Phone: +84438249494
Email: thanglong.wpt@fpt.vn
Website: http://thanglongwaterpuppet.com
GPS coordinates: 21.03167,105.85341
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:34
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