Category: Water puppetry
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Book Review: Vietnamese Water Puppetry
One thing I love doing is learning about all the different types of puppetry, whether it be traditional or modern. Several years ago, I came across the Vietnamese water puppets, and was instantly fascinated. Never before had I seen puppetry done on water, and ever since, I’ve wanted to learn more about the style. So when I found a book on eBay about it, I immediately had to have it.
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What is water puppetry?
Water puppetry is a traditional art form native only to the Vietnamese. This particular craft is highly intricate, despite the simplicity of the imagery and storylines. (Video is at the bottom of this article)
Thanks Mengar! I've updated the post with the name; I'm glad someone could finally tell me what it is! :)
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