The Quintessence of Tonkin is a unique cultural show which is newly opened in Hanoi in The open-air rice field along with a typical village and the spectacular view of Chua Thay Mountain creates a perfect setting for this stunning spectacle. The audience will witness different fields of arts from music, painting, poetry, architecture, culture to leisure activities reflecting the religious belief and the daily life of the people of the Northern Delta. The Quintessence of Tonkin welcomes you to go through the gate of an ancient village with a duration of one hour telling you the story of a thousand years of Vietnamese.
The show will bring you back to an ancient time which let you live in the old countryside of Vietnam, immerse in the sacred atmosphere of the land with thousands of years of literature. This fantastic spectacle is more than just a show; it is a real experience of long-lasting agriculture of Vietnam.
Puppetry, locally known as Mua roi nuoc, has a long history, as long as years in many parts of the year. However, when it comes to water puppetry, it is something different in Vietnamese culture.
As the name implies, water puppetry is a special show in which puppets dance and move along the water controlled by the skillful hands of puppeteers hidden behind a split-bamboo screen. Originating from the northern region of Vietnam, this unique art form got its fame on stages all over the country. The show incorporates puppet, dancing performance, folk tales and music using traditional musical instruments like horns, drums, flutes that offer tourists the liveliest experience of Vietnamese culture.
My Village, also known as Lang Toi, is one of the most exotic shows in Vietnam depicting the breathtaking beauty of Vietnamese village life. Amazing artists recreated the fascinating scenes of farming, building, local lifestyle and interesting traditional games through stunning acrobatics, juggling, and graceful contortion. Mind-blowing performances along with distinct live music from 20 different traditional musical instruments make the one-hour show an ideal treat filled with enjoyment and experience.
