Water Puppets

The Water Puppet Theatre is a tourist attraction in Hanoi. The Lonely Planet calls it 'Punch and Judy in the pool.'


The puppets are brightly varnished wooden caricatures of peasants, animals and deities.
Each item lasts about 3 minutes and tells a particular legend or folk story. A traditional folk music band accompanies the puppets. It is quite delightful.

Puppeteers stand in a pool of water behind a bamboo screen and the puppet show takes place in front of the screen. This picture shows the puppeteers taking a bow at the end.