Water_puppetry Culture_of_Vietnam



water puppet theatre in hanoi


water puppetry distinct vietnamese art had origins in 10th century , popular in northern region. in water puppetry split-bamboo screen obscures puppets stand in water, , manipulated using long poles hidden beneath water. epic story lines played out many different puppets, using traditional scenes of vietnamese life. puppets made quality wood, such south east asian jackfruit tree. each puppet carved, , painted numerous successive layers of paint protect puppets...


despite dying out in 20th century, water puppetry has been recognised vietnamese government important part of vietnam s cultural heritage. today, puppetry commonly performed professional puppeteers, typically taught elders in rural areas of vietnam.







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