Puppeteers from 15 traditional water puppetry villages from Hanoi, Ha Tay, Thai Binh, Bac Ninh, Hai Phong, Nam Dinh and Hai Duong will showcase their art, inherited from generations of artisans.

The Dao Thuc art troupe from Hanoi’s outlying district of Dong Anh will open the new exhibit accompanied by a sampling of traditional dishes served after the performance.

When visiting the museum, guests will have the opportunity to experience lively performances reflecting the activities and working lives of Vietnamese peasants as well as legends and historic stories told through masterly controlled puppets on water.

Visitors will also have a chance to talk with the artisans and try out their own puppetry skills on a miniature water stage to get better understanding of the traditional art.