Water puppetry is Vietnamese performing art dating back to ancient times. The first show is claimed to have been staged during the Ly's Dynasty. In 1121, a prormance was put on in honour of the King's longevity. A stele can be found at Doi Pagoda in Nam Ha Province bearing an inscription to support this claim .Water is used to activate the puppets while at the same time hiding the apparatus is an example of tremendous creativity. The water gives breath to the puppets and make them appear almost lively. In contrast, the water swells dramatically to contribute to the intensity of a naval battle and adds to element of fear produced by powerful dragons. Amid the scenery the audience has an opportunity to enjoy an artistic type in which land, water, wind, fire and smoke are combined to create the most spectacular scenes. There is a perfect harmony between art and nature in water puppetry.

Programs, Calendar of events

• Emergence of flags
• Teu presents the programme
• The dance of dragon
• The dance of phoenix
• Working in the field
• Unicorns play with ball
• Fishing
• Buffalo fight
• The dance of immortals
• Eight traditional musicians
• The heroes of mount lam
• Fight between two lions
• Chase the fox away to rescue the duck
• Boat racing
• Children's games

Traditional Musical Instrument