The event will showcase the artistic value of Vietnam’s puppetry tradition to international audiences, while offering Vietnamese puppeteers the chance to exchange experiences with leading troupes from around the world. It also seeks to honour the cultural quintessence of participating nations and highlight Vietnam’s own cultural heritage.

By promoting Vietnam as a safe, hospitable destination with UNESCO-recognized heritage sites, the festival is expected to foster cultural exchange and tourism development. It will also provide state management agencies with insights into the current state of puppetry at home and abroad, helping to shape strategies for the sustainable growth of Vietnam’s cultural industries.

According to the organizers, 12-15 professional puppet troupes from various countries and territories will be invited to perform, featuring both water and stage puppetry.

20 foreign countries to join Hanoi international puppetry festival

VOV.VN - Puppet troupes from 20 foreign countries are set to perform alongside Vietnamese artists at the international puppetry festival 2024, due to take place in Hanoi in October.