Vietnamese Water Puppets

30th Annual Vancouver International Children's Festival at Vanier Park

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Info: www.childrensfestival.ca

Vietnamese Water Puppets
Duration: 55 minutes

May 15, 16, 18, 19, 20

An ancient performance art is brought to life by skilled puppeteers.

"...reflects the true beauty of Vietnam - a country of colour, grace and humour." San Francisco Chronicle

Watch as expert puppeteers make glittering fairies dance, fiery dragons seethe and gentle ducks paddle - all inside an elaborate set created in a pool of water! Enraptured audiences will witness the magic of this 800-year-old traditional Vietnamese performance art, from moments of mirror-like calm to churning action.

Originally created by peasants, water puppetry is now recognized as one of the most elegant and respected forms of puppetry in the world. A sell-out hit at the 2002 Festival and worldwide, you'll definitely want to experience the majesty of these special water puppets for yourself.

www.hanoiculturalfund.org.vn