In recent years, the preservation and development of water puppetry has been paid attention by many localities, including the northern province of Nam Dinh.
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Song Que water puppet art troupe of Nam Truc district performes at the Museum of Nam Dinh province. (Photo: VNA)
Rach village in Hong Quang commune, Nam Truc district is the place where water puppetry was established in the 10th century and has a traditional craft of making statues and puppets for water puppet shows. In the photo: Artisan Phan Van Manh in Hong Quang commune, Nam Truc district introduces the puppets. (Photo: VNA)
Puppets are crafted by people in Rach village, Hong Quang commune, Nam Truc district. (Photo: VNA)
Puppets are crafted by people in Rach village, Hong Quang commune, Nam Truc district for water puppet shows. (Photo: VNA)
Puppets are also made for sale as traditional souvenirs. (Photo: VNA)