Vietnamese water puppet shows delight Parisian
A series of Vietnamese traditional water puppet performance named “Le Maitre des marionnettes" (The Master of water puppetry) is going to show at the Quai Branly Museum in Paris from February 10th to 28th, 2012.
A series of Vietnamese traditional water puppet performances titled “Le Maitre des marionnettes” (The Master of Water Puppetry) will be presented at the Quai Branly Museum in Paris from February 10th to February 28th, 2025.
This program is directed by Dominique Pitoiset, the artistic director of the Bordeaux National Theater, in collaboration with the Vietnam National Water Puppetry Theatre. It aims to introduce French audiences to traditional Vietnamese culture through various folk legends and stories that highlight the daily lives of Vietnamese farmers.
Vietnam’s distinctive water puppetry has gained popularity among tourists of all ages, captivating both children and adults. When Pitoiset visited Vietnam several years ago, he had the opportunity to experience a water puppet show and was instantly drawn to this unique art form. Since then, he has dedicated considerable time and effort to studying this folk tradition and has poured his heart into the upcoming water puppet show in Paris.
Another Vietnamese cultural event, the Quan họ folk singing exhibition, is being hosted in Paris at the Vietnam Cultural Center from January 18th to January 30th, 2025. Coinciding with the celebration of Tết, these events aim to showcase Vietnam’s rich cultural values to international audiences and celebrate the lunar New Year.
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