Ho Chi Minh: Vietnamese Water Puppet Show Ticket
District 1, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Explore a unique water puppet show that tells of rural life in the countryside of Vietnam and immerse yourself in the local culture of Vietnam’s largest city
Highlights
- Marvel at the elaborate puppet designs and stylistic choreography
- The show incorporates live singing and traditional Vietnamese orchestra music
- Watch folk tales and legend performed in a pool of water with ornate backdrop
Description
Originating in the rice paddies of the Red River Delta in North Vietnam, traditional water puppet plays remain one of the most popular draws for travelers in Ho Chi Minh City.
If you want to truly immerse yourself in the local culture of Vietnam’s largest city, then catch a show at the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater!
The shows are performed entirely in Vietnamese but the puppet gestures and accompanying music are captivating even to foreign audiences.
The orchestra is often positioned to one side of the stage adding in sound effects and playing traditional music using drums, wooden bells, horns, bamboo flutes and cymbals as the dragons, fairies and other ornamental figures dance across the water stage.
Most of the shows recount Vietnamese folk tales, legends, and significant seasonal events, like the celebration of the rice harvest, depicted in a humorous fashion.
Includes
One water puppet show ticket at 18:30
Excludes
- Hotel transfer
- Food and drink
- Other personal expenses
Important Information
- Flash photography is not permitted in the theater
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
