VIETNAM – Ho Chi Minh City – Attend a Water Puppet Show in Ho Chi Minh City

Description

Water puppetry is a traditional form of entertainment popular in Vietnam. From the North to the South of the country, from young children to the elderly, it remains a favorite pastime . The fun and creative movements of the puppets ensures it is an adorable experience, even without understanding Vietnamese

Selling points

• An opportunity to learn about Vietnamese culture and art

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Environmental impact: The option to walk or take a very short transfer (depending on the physical condition of the travelers) to the location where the show takes place.

Support for local communities: By attending the shows we support the local water puppet artists, therefore contributing directly to job creation and preserving the hundred years old tradition and art, a cultural value of Vietnam.

Responsible tourism: The activity promotes responsible tourism practices by encouraging participants to respect and preserve the natural and cultural environment they visit and even contribute positively to the locals’ preservation and conservation efforts.

The water puppet show in Ho Chi Minh City combines cultural enrichment with sustainable tourism. The activity minimizes its carbon footprint through accessible transport options and supports local water puppet artists, preserving a valuable cultural tradition. Promoting responsible tourism, it encourages respect for the environment and local conservation efforts. This low-impact, eco-friendly activity ensures the natural beauty of the area is maintained, making it an exemplary model of sustainable tourism.

Time And Transportation

Duration

• At Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater:  50 minutes per show
• At History Museum: 25 minutes per show
• At Rex Hotel: 60 minutes per show

Min pax

1

Max pax

100

How to sell it

• For clients with Leisure, Art & Culture profile
• For travelers who love art, want to study local life, love to experience local culture
• For travelers who have no time to come to Hanoi for this show

Why this activity

• A must see show in Vietnam
• Easy to combine with every city tour

Do not combine with

The Water Puppet show in Hanoi

Market suggestion

Pros

• A local restaurant is right next to the theater, convenient to combine
• Toilets are available
• Fixed schedule for the show but many options to choose during the day

Cons

• The streets in front of the theaters can be crowed in rush hour
• A form of mass-tourism

Information

Price range

From 50,000VND

Quotation guideline

Inclusion

Ticket for show

Important notes

Should book the tickets in advance

Contact

1. Golden Dragon: 55 B Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai – District 1 – Mr. Lam – 0989370873 / Mr. Phuoc – 39302196
2. Theater in Vietnam Museum: 02 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm – District 1 – Ms. Minh: 0984183610 / anh Hai – 0936147436 – DT: (08) 3829 8146 (BTLS) – 38234582 (Roi nuoc)
3. Rex Hotel 141 Nguyễn Huệ, Bến Nghé Ward, District 1, Hồ Chí Minh City

English

Attend a water puppet show in Ho Chi Minh City

Water puppetry is an art form originating from the north of Vietnam. The show lasts 45 minutes and will provide you an insight into this age-old tradition that represents everyday life in the Vietnamese countryside. After the show, if you wish, you can dine in the restaurant next to the small theater.

Note: 2 sessions per day: from 17:00 to 18:00 and from 18:30 to 19:30

French

Spectacle de marionnettes sur l’eau à Hô Chi Minh Ville

Le spectacle de marionnettes sur l’eau est un art venant du nord du Vietnam. Cependant à Hô Chi Minh Ville, vous pourrez aussi assister à une représentation dans un lieu “cosy”. Le spectacle dure 45 minutes et vous donnera un aperçu de cet art séculaire qui représente la vie de tous les jours au Vietnam dans la campagne. Après le spectacle, vous pourrez dîner si vous le souhaitez dans le restaurant jouxtant le petit théâtre.

Note : 2 séances par jour: de 17h à 18h  et de 18h30 à 19h30

Spanish

Asista a un espectáculo de marionetas de agua en la ciudad de Ho Chi Minh

El espectáculo de marionetas de agua es un arte que viene del norte de Vietnam. La actuación, que dura 45 minutos, le ofrece una imagen del antiguo cotidiano tradicional de la vida en el campo vietnamita. Después del espectáculo, si lo desea, podrá cenar en un restaurante que está al lado del pequeño teatro.

Nota: 2 representaciones al día: de las 17:00 a las 18:00 y de las 18:30 a las 19:30

Italian

Spettacolo di marionette a Ho Chi Minh City

L’arte delle marionette sull’acqua è originaria del nord del Vietnam e si propone di rappresentare la vita di ogni giorno nelle campagne. Questo spettacolo di 45 minuti vi permetterà di scoprire questa tradizione secolare. Dopo lo show, qualora lo desideriate, potrete cenare presso il ristorante nei pressi del teatro.

Note: 2 sessioni al giorno: dalle 17:00 alle 18:00 e dalle 18:30 alle 19:30

German

Nehmen Sie an einer Wasserpuppen-Darbietung in Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt teil

Beim Wasserpuppentheater handelt es sich um eine Kunstform, die ursprünglich aus Nordvietnam stammt. Die Darbietung dauert 45 Minuten und wird Ihnen einen Einblick in diese uralte Tradition, die den Alltag der vietnamesischen Landschaft repräsentiert, geben. Nach der Show können Sie, wenn Sie wollen, im Restaurant neben dem kleinen Theater speisen.

Hinweis: 2 Vorführungen pro Tag: von 17 Uhr bis 18 Uhr und von 18.30 bis 19.30

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