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

  • The water puppetry craft is still preserved in Ban Thanh village. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành
    The water puppetry craft is still preserved in Ban Thanh village. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành
  • The water puppetry craft is still preserved in Ban Thanh village. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành
    The water puppetry craft is still preserved in Ban Thanh village. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành
  • The Nam Chan water puppetry stage in Ban Thach village. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành
    The Nam Chan water puppetry stage in Ban Thach village. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành
  • The Nam Chan water puppetry stage in Ban Thach village. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành
    The Nam Chan water puppetry stage in Ban Thach village. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành
  • Water puppets for performance are made by locals in Ban Thach. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành
    Water puppets for performance are made by locals in Ban Thach. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành
  • Water puppets are introduced to tourists. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành
    Water puppets are introduced to tourists. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành
  • Water puppets are introduced to tourists. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành
    Water puppets are introduced to tourists. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Lành
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

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