Water puppet show in Hanoi, Vietnam WATCH: Do you enjoy theatrical plays? Rappler makes a quick trip to Hanoi in Vietnam to witness a cultural performance at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. #ShareAsia | Rappler

Water puppetry is a typical form of Vietnamese art, which has existed for more than 1,000 years—and a quintessential experience if you're visiting this beautiful country. http://on.natgeo.com/2Es9AVd | National Geographic Travel

A glimpse of Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre show yesterday. The puppetry art has a long history in Vietnam - over 1000 years! The tradition of water puppet theatre dates back to the times when rice fields were flooded and villagers would make entertainment by standing in the waist-deep water with puppets performing over water. And after the show was over I still haven't figured out how the puppeteers make their puppets move so smoothly while being hidden behind the screen! Any ideas? #worldlife