Puppeteers hide behind a screen and move the puppets with long poles.
The poles reach out under the water where you cannot see them. That is the secret of the magic show!
More facts about Water Puppetry
Múa rối nước means "water puppetry," a show played on top of water.
The wooden puppets look like they are dancing on the water.
Water puppet shows are filled with music, drums, and singing.
The stories show village life, like farming, fishing, and playful dragons.
Water puppetry began in northern Vietnam's villages over a thousand years ago.