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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Second Floor Ticket

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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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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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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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the location was very accessible and easy to find esp if you're staying around Old Quarter. we booked it last minute when we were at St. Joseph's Cathedral and surprisingly it was just nearby. Loved the show, it was extraordinary and very educational. Recommended!

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The Lotus Water Puppet show was an unforgettable experience—beautifully crafted with stunning puppetry, live traditional music, and rich storytelling that brings Vietnamese culture to life! We loved it! a must watch!

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

This was amazing- had English subtitles playing so you could understand the play. Kids loved the show. A must do in Hanoi. The booking process easy. Rocked up 5 mins before due to traffic, checked pass, issued tickets and straight in. Don't rush ad your seats are already assigned . We booked VIP got in row B, good view for kids.

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Review for: Second Floor Ticket

Probably the best $5 I have spent in Hanoi! I cannot highly enough recommend every visitor to this wonderful city to spend five dollars and 50 minutes of your time watching the delightful water puppet show. It is a truly culturally enriching experience, entertaining, funny, charming, a delight. We bought the cheapest tickets which were the only ones still available, sitting up on the small balcony looking down, and they were fantastic.

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Review for: Second Floor Ticket

i highly recommend this show…though the language isn’t in English, the actors were great. We watched the show on our day 1 as we’re quite tired from the flight but it’s worth it. It’s a fifty-minute show.

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

I went in thinking it would have been boring, but instead it was very well made and funny to watch! It lasted about 50', which is a perfect length, and it was divided into about 10 little skits/stories and songs. Each skit had a short description on screen, and you could see the programme with titles on the leaflet. The only negative was that it was way too loud, but besides that we all had fun!

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This is recommended to maximize your time in Hanoi. Pros - great talents, ontime show, great way to appreciate VietNam’s culture, staff in the theatre were so accommodating and friendly! Con - some of the parts of the show were boring or cringey so probably they can review the contents of the show.

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