Nha Trang Water Puppet Theatre

The Water Puppet Theatre in Nha Trang is a vibrant and unique cultural attraction showcasing the traditional Vietnamese art form of water puppetry. The show often depict traditional folklore, rural life, and historical tales which are often on themes like farming activities, village festivals, and legendary stories featuring dragons, fairies, and heroic figures. It is around 45 minutes long performance and costs around VND 150,000 for adults and VND 100,000 for children.

The stage is a water-filled pool, symbolizing the rice paddies where this art form originated. Puppeteers, hidden behind a screen, skillfully manipulate wooden puppets with long bamboo rods and strings beneath the water's surface, bringing to life a variety of characters and scenes.  Accompanying the puppet show is live traditional Vietnamese music played on instruments such as drums, wooden bells, horns, bamboo flutes, and stringed instruments. The theatre itself is designed to provide an immersive experience for audiences.