Corporate experiences · Water puppetry
A private water puppet show for your guests
Water puppetry began in the rice-growing villages of the Red River Delta about a thousand years ago. Today it is one of the most memorable evenings you can give a group in Hanoi.
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Duration
About 50 minutes
Best time
Early evening, before dinner
Format
Reserved block or private show
Good for
Delegates, incentives, client guests
Why it works for corporate groups
Puppeteers stand waist-deep in water behind a bamboo screen and move wooden puppets across the water’s surface, while a live traditional band and singers tell stories of village life, legends and festivals. No language is needed to enjoy it, which makes it ideal for international teams.
For corporate groups we either reserve a block of the best seats at a public performance, or arrange a private show for your company only, with a welcome drink, a short introduction in English and, if you like, a backstage photo moment with the artists.
What we take care of
- Seats reserved together for your whole group, or a private performance
- Ticket handling and seating plan, so guests walk straight in
- A short English introduction to the art form
- Welcome drink on request
- Coach or cyclo transfer to the theater
- Timing planned around your dinner or gala
How it runs
- You share your date, group size and the rest of the evening plan.
- We check show times and suggest a reserved block or a private performance.
- Guests arrive by coach or cyclo, and our team seats them.
- The show runs for about 50 minutes, with live music.
- Guests leave together for dinner, a food trail or the hotel.
Make it more than a show
- A short meet-the-artists moment after the performance
- A branded welcome, such as a company name on a sign at the entrance
- Combine with a cyclo ride to arrive and a gala dinner to finish
Pairs well with
Cyclo Tour
Arrive at the theater in a cyclo convoy around the lake.
Street Food Trail
Head straight from the show into the Old Quarter food stalls.
Gala Dinner
Finish with a seated dinner for the whole group.
Questions planners ask
Is a private show possible?
Yes, for groups that want the theater to themselves. Availability and pricing depend on the date and the theater, so we confirm options when you send your request.
Will international guests understand it?
Yes. The scenes are visual and musical, and we give a short introduction in English beforehand so guests know what they are watching.
How large a group can you seat?
It depends on the theater and the show. For large groups we reserve a full performance or split guests across two shows close together.
Can we eat at the theater?
Shows are usually followed by dinner nearby. We plan the timing and transfers so the evening flows without waiting.
Add a water puppet evening to your event
Tell us your date, group size and evening plan, and we will check availability and send options.