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The wooden puppets look like they are dancing on the water.

The wooden puppets look like they are dancing on the water.

They are carved and painted in bright colors. They splash and glide as if they are alive.

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Múa rối nước means "water puppetry," a show played on top of water. Múa rối nước means "water puppetry," a show played on top of water. Puppeteers hide behind a screen and move the puppets with long poles. Puppeteers hide behind a screen and move the puppets with long poles. Water puppet shows are filled with music, drums, and singing. Water puppet shows are filled with music, drums, and singing. The stories show village life, like farming, fishing, and playful dragons. The stories show village life, like farming, fishing, and playful dragons. Water puppetry began in northern Vietnam's villages over a thousand years ago. Water puppetry began in northern Vietnam's villages over a thousand years ago.