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Wooden figurines of musicians with instruments. 1
A display of traditional figures and ceramic mugs on shelves. 2
A detailed process of puppet-making, including steps like blocking, carving, and lacquering. 3
A stage with a traditional Chinese architectural backdrop, performers, and an audience. 4
A building entrance with a sign for 'Lotus Water Puppet' and ticket booth. 5
By Vietnamtravelers
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$10 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 50m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Discover the ancient art of water puppetry at a live performance in Hanoi
    • Watch a 50-minute show that brings the traditions of Vietnam to life
    • Enjoy a programme that includes a variety of acts, from dragon dances to comedy
    • Learn about the show with a multilingual programme that is included the ticket
    • Choose from multiple showtimes to fit the performance into your schedule

Activity location

    • Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 16 P. Lê Thái Tổ, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam | Please arrive at our office: 1 Ha Trung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi to pick up your tickets. After that depart to the Lotus Water Puppet Center, please contact us whatsapp, we can take a ticket to your hotel too and we can send you the address and contact you in case of need.
    • Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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2nd Floor Tickets

  • Activity duration is 50 minutes50m
    50m
  • Vietnamese

This is a ticket for the 2nd floor of the theatre, so you can save more money.

Language options: Vietnamese
Starting time: 5:15 PM
Price details
NZ$10.25 x 1 AdultNZ$10.25
Total
Price is NZ$10.25
Until Sat, 17 Oct

ground floor Tickets ( Rows near the stage )

  • Activity duration is 50 minutes50m
    50m
  • Vietnamese

This is a ticket for the 1st floor of the theatre.

Language options: Vietnamese
Starting time: 5:15 PM
Price details
NZ$15.04 x 1 AdultNZ$15.04
Total
Price is NZ$15.04
Until Sat, 17 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Includes ticket delivery to your hotel
  • Inclusions
    Pre-reserved tickets to a Water Puppet Show
  • Inclusions
    Multilingual show programme
  • Exclusions
    Audio Guide

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
    • Not suitable for: People over 95 years, People with altitude sickness, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese folkloric show with pre-reserved tickets to a Water Puppet Show in Hanoi. Book your tickets in advance and we will deliver them to your hotel so you can avoid queuing at the theatre.

    Witness live performance in Hanoi that brings Vietnam’s rich traditions to life. Enjoy a 50-minute spectacle that showcases the art of water puppetry, a craft deeply rooted in the nation’s identity and originating over a millennium ago in the Red River Delta.

    Witness scenes depicting the simple beauty of rural life, from agriculture and fishing to folklore and romance, all animated by skilled puppeteers. Learn more about the show from the multilingual show programme. Choose from multiple showtimes for a truly immersive cultural experience.

    TRADITIONAL WATER PUPPET PROGRAM:

    50 minutes/show

    1-Openning: Northern Vietnamese folk music

    II-Water Puppet Acts:

    1. Funny- man “Teu” & bounding the festival flags

    2. Dragon dance

    3. Octet Orchestra - Gratitude to ancestors after

    achievements

    1. The legend of returning the sword by King Le Loi

    2. Agriculture- Fishing

    3. Swimming competition

    4. Chasing fox away from the flock of ducks

    5. The Spirit Mediums Spiritual dance

    6. Four sacred animals dance

    7. Artist's apprearance-The end

    (some acts may be alternated within the show)

    Welcome to Water Puppet Show

Location

Activity location

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    • Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 16 P. Lê Thái Tổ, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam | Please arrive at our office: 1 Ha Trung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi to pick up your tickets. After that depart to the Lotus Water Puppet Center, please contact us whatsapp, we can take a ticket to your hotel too and we can send you the address and contact you in case of need.
    • Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội, Vietnam