Thang Long Water Puppet Theater

Perched beside the sacred Hoan Kiem Lake, Thang Long Water Puppet Theater is the preeminent custodian of traditional Vietnamese puppetry. Performed entirely on water by accomplished artists accompanied by a live ethnic orchestra and operatic Chèo singing, the repertoire features 17 classic historical and rural vignettes. From the antics of narrator Uncle Teu to fire-spitting water dragons and the Sword Lake legend, it offers a beloved cultural gem.