Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Discover

Places to see

Vietnam

Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater

Discover

Places to see

Vietnam

Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater

Recommended by 10 hikers out of 11

Save

Location: Vietnam

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hikes to Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater

4.6

(12)

hikers

1. Saigon Central Post Office – War Remnants Museum loop from Phạm Ngũ Lão

11.4km

02:55

50m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

5.0

(3)

hikers

2. War Remnants Museum – Ho Chi Minh City Hall loop from Ga Nhà Hát Thành Phố

11.5km

02:59

60m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

5.0

(3)

hikers

3. Ho Chi Minh City Hall – Saigon Central Post Office loop from Ho Chi Minh City

27.2km

06:58

110m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Expert

Tips

der✨grombacher

August 23, 2020

Source: Wikipedia
The water puppet theater (Múa Rối Nước) is only available in Vietnam. Its origins are unclear, but it was likely an integral part of the country's cultural life as early as the 11th century. This art form was kept top secret and only passed on from the old to the young within a family. It was almost extinct by the 1980s when a French organization brought that tradition back to life with new puppets and a new stage. The ensembles have successfully performed abroad on several occasions, and the performances can be seen in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

The audience is greeted musically by a small orchestra (including a monochord, Vietnamese: Đàn bầu) that accompanies the entire performance. In addition, the orchestra members lend the puppets their voices. The orchestra usually sits next to the stage, which consists of a pool of water. Originally this water basin was the village pond or a lake. In the basin, behind a curtain made of woven bamboo, the actors who handle the water puppets mounted on 3 to 4 m long poles stand. The bars are below, the pupae above the surface of the water. The 30 cm to 1 m tall and 1 to 5 kg heavy figures are carved from the soft and light wood of the common fig tree. They are waterproof coated with resins and varnishes, which should also help against woodworms. The moving limbs or other moving components are controlled by cables.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wasserpuppentheater

Translated by Google •

Boudewijn

January 6, 2024

Vietnam Water Puppet goes along with history of over 4000 years. The traditional form of art was created when local working on the rice field, first it entertained the farmers then it was performed on the stages for guests during the festival. Source: vietnamtravel.com/vietnamese-water-puppets

Ralf B.🚲🇩🇪

July 7, 2024

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 20 m

Weather

Today

Monday 20 October

33°C

25°C

100 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Vietnam

Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater

1. Saigon Central Post Office – War Remnants Museum loop from Phạm Ngũ Lão

2. War Remnants Museum – Ho Chi Minh City Hall loop from Ga Nhà Hát Thành Phố

3. Ho Chi Minh City Hall – Saigon Central Post Office loop from Ho Chi Minh City

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️