Vietnam's ancient water puppets are losing popularity | South China Morning Post

Vietnam is the birthplace of water puppetry. This ancient art form emerged in the country’s northern rice paddies as entertainment for farmers. The shows at Hanoi's Thang Long theatre have long attracted thousands of tourists every week. However, the centuries-old art form draws little attention from locals, especia…

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