On the banks of the river in Vietnam, there is an ancient art form that resembles a reflection in water, lively and poetic, and that is the Hanoi Water Puppet Show. This millennium traditionAlways in its unique way,glistenVietnamFolk Culturebrightshine.

Red River DeltaIt is the birthplace of water puppetry.This plain is formed by the alluvial deposits of the Red River and its tributaries, with low-lying terrain and interwoven water networks. hereofPeople coexist with water and dance with it. wheneverriversDuring floods or agricultural breaks, people would set up stages in the water, accompanied by puppets, to tell vivid stories. These stories, whether sad or happy, whether solemn or humorous, are all people's insights and interpretations of life.

The protagonists of water puppetry are naturally the exquisite puppets. Some of them are manipulated with wooden sticks, while others are pulled by threads, but regardless of which one, they are all vivid and lifelike, as if they have come to life. The characters of these puppets are mostly derived from life, including farmers, fishermen, officials, fairies, and those cute little animals. They are all telling their own stories in the water.

In addition to puppets, the stage of water puppetry is also unique.Whether it's a lake, river, or pond, as long asIt's a body of water, allCan becomeA natural stage. People built simple stages using bamboo, fabric, and other materials, with colorful flags and lanterns hanging on them, adding a strong festive atmosphere to the performance.

When night falls and the lights are bright, the water puppet show begins. Artists hide behind the scenes, manipulating puppets with their hands to dance in the water.Puppet charactersjumpTheRolling, or swinging a fistTheEmbrace, every movement makes it look likebe full of wit and humour. And the audience sat on the shore,orStanding on the bridge,FerventlyAppreciating this unique performance.

In addition to puppetry and stage, water puppetry also has an important element - music. The band members dressed in traditional costumes and held various instruments, adding color to the performance. Their performanceSometimesPassionate and passionate,SometimesGentle and graceful,allClosely linked to the plot, it brings a visual and auditory feast to the audience.

During the performance, the audience seemed to have entered a dreamlike world. They saw those familiar and familiar stories, and felt the joys and sorrows of the puppets.as ifForgetting the passage of timeWithThe hustle and bustle of the outside world is only immersed in this wonderful art.

However, with the changes of the times and the progress of society, water puppetry also faces many challenges. On the one hand, due to the impact of modern entertainment methods and changes in audience tastes, its audience group is gradually decreasing; On the other hand, due to financial and technological limitations, its inheritance and development also face many difficulties. For all that,People stillI hope it can continue to be passed down and become a cultural treasure trove in Vietnam and even the worldtreasure.

May this unique art, like flowing water, continue endlessly, leaving that purity and beauty forever in people's heartsofBetween hearts. May we all find that tranquility in this puppet show of swaying water shadowsandMoved, let the soul be cleansed and sublimated.