Experience the captivating world of a Vietnamese water puppet show followed by a delightful dinner cruise as you embark on a memorable cultural journey.
You'll make your way to the theater to enjoy the Water Puppet Show. Puppets are made from light timbers, carved, polished, and decorated with different colors to demonstrate the clear personalities of each character. Water puppetry is a unique Vietnamese art form performed in a large pool, using the water as a stage. The artisans inside the cabin control puppets. They perform each puppet with the system of ropes arranged outside or under the water. The stage is decorated with flags, fans, parasols. It is considered as one of the most traditional and important parts of Vietnamese culture. You'll also enjoy the Vietnamese orchestra, which provides the background music for the show. The orchestra is manned by an array of talented singers accompanied by professional musicians performing with traditional musical instruments.
After the show, you'll head to the wharf, the original commercial port of Sai Gon, where you'll enjoy dinner served on board a cruise. The atmosphere of having dinner on board is very interesting and cozy. The cruise will have live entertainment by traditional folk-style songs. On board, you can extend your vision of all the colorful city at night.