Lotus Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi

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16 Le Thai To Street, Hang Trong Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
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  • Water Puppetry is a traditional art form with came into existence, developed and diversified over a thousand years ago in the Red River Delta.
  • Thanks to unique performances on the water, this puppetry art is famous and highly appreciated all over the world.
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Standard First Floor (Row H - N) Ticket

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What to expect

The “Lotus Water Puppet” performance features a collaboration of highly experienced artists and musicians from various traditional craft villages across the country. Guided by talented directors, this unique traditional art form of water puppetry, exclusive to Vietnam, breathes new life into the stage. It seamlessly blends tradition with a touch of contemporary flair, all while remaining closely attuned to modern lifestyles.

Lotus Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi
Water puppetry dates back over a thousand years, originating around the 11th century. During the annual rice harvest festivals, farmers in the Red River Delta region would gather for folk singing, dancing, and other festivities.
Lotus Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi
The secret lies in the puppets themselves. They are made of buoyant fig wood and painted with lacquer. Puppeteers deftly manipulate the puppet arms using bamboo sticks and strings.
Lotus Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi
Water puppetry is physically demanding. Puppeteers stand in water throughout the show, using the water’s movement to create drama and illusion.
Lotus Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi
On either side of the stage, the musical ensemble brings the stories to life using their voices and traditional instruments.
Lotus Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi
Lotus Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi
Lotus Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi
Lotus Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi
Lotus Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi

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Review for: VIP First Floor (Row A-G) Ticket

We enjoyed the water puppet show for 50mins. We 've got to witness the good music and rich vietnam culture. It has english translation which is good and very easy to claim tickets. The location is also very easy to locate.

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it’s always so easy to book on Klook for the instant confirmation. Very fast to get the tickets and they assisted us to our seats properly. The show is so good and funny at the same time although we don’t understand the actors since it’s in Vietnamese language we still enjoy the whole show.

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Review for: VIP First Floor (Row A-G) Ticket

We had a lot of fun watching the show. We get to learn more about the Vietnamese tradition, beliefs, about their art and the good thing about it is english translation of what os being shown. It helps people understand what is being presented in front of us. So, even if the whole show was in Vietnamese. You will still get to undeyand enjoy the show. The theater has a beautiful facade outside and a very traditional vibe inside.

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Such a charming and unique cultural experience! The Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre truly brings Vietnamese traditions to life through beautifully crafted puppets, live music, and storytelling on water. It’s entertaining, colorful, and easy to follow even without understanding the language. Definitely a must-see when in Hanoi!

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Review for: VIP First Floor (Row A-G) Ticket

So glad I booked this. It was only $6 for a VIP ticket, I think, and I totally enjoyed it! The performance is also child-friendly. There is an English explanation projected on the screen so you won't really get confused about what is going on per act as the language of the performance is in Vietnamese. The theatre is located just across the lake and Apricot Hotel. It's walking distance to the Old Quarter Night Market so if you book the 6:30 p.m. show, you can just walk to the Night Market afterwards.

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Review for: VIP First Floor (Row A-G) Ticket

We were amazed by the beauty of the show, congratulations to all the artists involved! The live music and singing really moved us, it is a must do if you visit Hanoi!

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I always try to get to know the local culture when I travel, and I think this show was perfect for that. The 50 minutes of different short stories of the old times of Vietnamese people was really enjoyable and it was especially nice to see the smile on the performers faces. The theatre building is also really nice and the Klook voucher to ticket exchange at the door went quickly. For my VIP ticket I got 3rd row seat which was perfect. I would suggest this activity for everybody.

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show: a performance showing a brief story about vietnam, very educational price: affordable ease of booking on Klook: very easy

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Review for: VIP First Floor (Row A-G) Ticket

Redemption was very easy. just make your way to the theatre and show the Klook QR code to the counter. they verify the code and hand u the tickets. Nice

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Review for: Standard First Floor (Row H - N) Ticket

The Lotus Water Puppet Show is a wonderful way to understand Vietnam’s local culture traditions and festivals. The performance beautifully showcases rural life folk stories traditional music and festival scenes through colorful water puppetry. Even without knowing the language the expressions music and movements make everything easy to follow. It is especially good for kids as the show is lively engaging and visually attractive. Children stay entertained throughout and learn about Vietnamese culture in a fun way. The duration is perfect for families and not tiring. Overall it is a good cultural experience and a must-watch for families visiting Hanoi especially those traveling with children. A simple yet memorable introduction to Vietnam’s heritage.

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