Vietnam: A woman plays a dan bau (gourd lute), a one-stringed monochord zither in the traditional Vietnamese orchestra accompanying the water puppet performance at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, Hanoi

Water Puppetry or Múa rối nước, literally 'puppets that dance on water' originated in the Red River Delta. The puppets are carved from water-resistant wood to represent traditional rural lifestyles and mythical creatures. Standing behind the watery stage, waist-deep in water, the hidden puppeteers skillfully manoeuvre their wooden charges to the music of a traditional orchestra.

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