Water puppetry

Water puppetry is a traditional Vietnamese art form where performers control puppets on a water surface, typically a flooded stage. Using long bamboo rods and strings, artists manipulate the puppets to enact stories, folklore, and daily life, creating the illusion that the puppets are moving across the water. This technique allows for dynamic storytelling with synchronized movements, music, and water effects that enhance the spectacle. Originating in rural Vietnam, water puppetry preserves cultural heritage and offers a unique, mesmerizing experience combining visual art, storytelling, and performance in a visually captivating way.