Vietnam is the biggest winners of 3rd Intel’ Puppetry Festival
Puppetry troupes from Vietnam have won two gold prizes at the 3rd International Puppetry Festival held in Hanoi in early September.
Puppetry troupes from Vietnam achieved remarkable success at the 5th International Puppetry Festival held in Hanoi in early September 2025.
In the category of performance content, two out of three gold prizes were awarded to Vietnamese representatives. The winning performances included "Rhythm of Memory" by the Hai Phong Puppetry Troupe and "The Sacred Compatriots" by the Thang Long Puppetry Theater. Additionally, three performances from the Vietnam National Puppetry Theater and the Ha Tinh Art Troupe received silver awards.
Vietnamese puppetry artists triumphed in individual accolades as well. Out of 14 gold prizes for puppetry artists, 10 were awarded to Vietnamese talents, while 12 other Vietnamese artists secured silver awards. Among the five prizes recognizing key creative figures in the performances, four were presented to Vietnamese musicians, designers, and directors.
The International Puppetry Festival serves as a spectacular platform for puppetry troupes worldwide to showcase their finest performances and engage in cultural exchange. The fifth iteration of this event in Vietnam is regarded as the most successful to date, featuring the highest number of participants and showcasing the best performances due to meticulous preparation. As planned, the 6th International Puppetry Festival is set to take place in mid-2027.
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