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| Mua Roi Nuoc - Vietnamese Water Puppet |
Mua
Roi Nuoc or Water Puppet is a unique art which has it origin in the delta of
the Red river in the tenth century. The
farmers in this region devised a form of entertainment using what natural
medium they can find in their environment. In ancient times, the ponds and the
rice paddies after harvest were the stage for these impromptu shows. This art
form is unique to North
Vietnam and only finds its way to the world
stage in recent years as a result of the normalized relation with the West.
Today the Thang Long puppet troupe is the most well known in Ha Noi.
The theme
of the skits is rural and has a strong reference to Vietnamese folklore. It
tells of day-to-day living in rural Vietnam and Vietnamese folk tales
that are told by grandparents to their grandchildren. Stories of the harvest,
of fishing and of festivals are highlighted. Legends and national history are
also told through short skits. Many of the skits, especially those involving
the tales of day-to-day living, often have a humorous twist.
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| Mua Roi Nuoc |
