Water Puppet Show

Water puppet theater is an ancient form of entertainment that originated in the Red River Delta and is still performed today! Though this was one of the more touristy things we have done in Hanoi, it is a strong element of Vietnamese culture.

I was only able to capture two segments. The first half depicts how in Ancient Vietnam, hunting was a dominant practice and the people got much of their food from the water (still is practiced today). The second half depicts how young lovers in ancient Vietnam expressed their feelings through the use of pan pipes and umbrellas.

Enjoy!