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Where to enjoy best Vietnam water puppet show

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1. Vietnam water puppet show at glance: Vietnam water puppet show or water puppetry for short is a tradition dating back to 11th century which was originated in the villages of the Red River Delta in the northern part of Vietnam. Nowadays, Vietnam water puppet show is a unique and enticing variation on the ancient Asian puppet tradition. a. Performances: About the puppets: Before going further to discover more about Vietnam water puppet show, let’s learn some basic things about one of the most important factors of the show – the puppets. The puppets are made of wood and then are lacquered. Each one can weigh up to 15 kg. A water puppet show is normally performed in a waist-deep pool. There is a bamboo screen to separate the main stage and the backstage where the puppeteers controlling those puppets. About the puppeteers: In each show, there are up to 8 puppeteers standing behind a spilt-bamboo screen and controlling those puppets. They will use a long bam...