Ninh Binh's traditional water puppetry art preserved amidst modern life

Ban Thach village in Hong Quang ward, the northern province of Ninh Binh, is considered the cradle of the traditional water puppetry art. Despite many historical ups and downs, the local residents still make efforts to preserve the water puppetry art and craft amidst their modern and rapid-paced life, transferring their cultural heritages to younger generations. Beyond performances on the traditional stage, the water puppetry is now being brought into various community events and tourism activities, as locals strive to preserve and revitalize this folk art in everyday life. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành

Ninh Binh's traditional water puppetry art preserved amidst modern life

Ban Thach village in Hong Quang ward, the northern province of Ninh Binh, is considered the cradle of the traditional water puppetry art. Despite many historical ups and downs, the local residents still make efforts to preserve the water puppetry art and craft amidst their modern and rapid-paced life, transferring their cultural heritages to younger generations. Beyond performances on the traditional stage, the water puppetry is now being brought into various community events and tourism activities, as locals strive to preserve and revitalize this folk art in everyday life. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành

Ninh Binh's traditional water puppetry art preserved amidst modern life

Ban Thach village in Hong Quang ward, the northern province of Ninh Binh, is considered the cradle of the traditional water puppetry art. Despite many historical ups and downs, the local residents still make efforts to preserve the water puppetry art and craft amidst their modern and rapid-paced life, transferring their cultural heritages to younger generations. Beyond performances on the traditional stage, the water puppetry is now being brought into various community events and tourism activities, as locals strive to preserve and revitalize this folk art in everyday life. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành

Ninh Binh's traditional water puppetry art preserved amidst modern life

Ban Thach village in Hong Quang ward, the northern province of Ninh Binh, is considered the cradle of the traditional water puppetry art. Despite many historical ups and downs, the local residents still make efforts to preserve the water puppetry art and craft amidst their modern and rapid-paced life, transferring their cultural heritages to younger generations. Beyond performances on the traditional stage, the water puppetry is now being brought into various community events and tourism activities, as locals strive to preserve and revitalize this folk art in everyday life. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành

Ninh Binh's traditional water puppetry art preserved amidst modern life

Ban Thach village in Hong Quang ward, the northern province of Ninh Binh, is considered the cradle of the traditional water puppetry art. Despite many historical ups and downs, the local residents still make efforts to preserve the water puppetry art and craft amidst their modern and rapid-paced life, transferring their cultural heritages to younger generations. Beyond performances on the traditional stage, the water puppetry is now being brought into various community events and tourism activities, as locals strive to preserve and revitalize this folk art in everyday life. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành

Ninh Binh's traditional water puppetry art preserved amidst modern life

Ban Thach village in Hong Quang ward, the northern province of Ninh Binh, is considered the cradle of the traditional water puppetry art. Despite many historical ups and downs, the local residents still make efforts to preserve the water puppetry art and craft amidst their modern and rapid-paced life, transferring their cultural heritages to younger generations. Beyond performances on the traditional stage, the water puppetry is now being brought into various community events and tourism activities, as locals strive to preserve and revitalize this folk art in everyday life. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành

Ninh Binh's traditional water puppetry art preserved amidst modern life

Ban Thach village in Hong Quang ward, the northern province of Ninh Binh, is considered the cradle of the traditional water puppetry art. Despite many historical ups and downs, the local residents still make efforts to preserve the water puppetry art and craft amidst their modern and rapid-paced life, transferring their cultural heritages to younger generations. Beyond performances on the traditional stage, the water puppetry is now being brought into various community events and tourism activities, as locals strive to preserve and revitalize this folk art in everyday life. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành