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 | Home >> About Vietnam :>> Vietnam's Performance Art Tradtional performance arts have been a part of Vietnamese culture and tradition for hundreds of years. It is extremely diverse and syncretistic, consisting of many differenct styles varying from region to region. It is combination of native and foreign influences. :> Cheo – "Opera of the masses" Cheo is widely believed to be the oldest extant form of Vietnam opera which has existed since the 11th century in the Red River Delta of our country. Stories typically revolve around popular legendsand are accompanied by a repertoire of adaptable music.Flutes, stringed and percussion instruments are common. The audience in a Cheo performance applauds using a drum. There is always a stock buffoon character in a Cheo performance.
:> Tuong or Hat Boi Imported from China around the 13th century, Tuong was used for entertaining royalty for a time before being adapted for travelling troupes of actors. Stories in the opera tend to be ostensibly historical and frequently focus on the rules of social decorum. Like Cheo and other forms of opera from around the world, Tuong employs the use of stock characters who are recognizable from their make-up and costumes, which are typically very elaborate and extravagant. :> Water Puppetry – "Soul of Vietnam's paddy field" Water Puppetry is one of the most interesting folk arts of Vietnamese farmers, especially in the Red River Delta. The stage for a traditional water puppet performance is a floating communal house made from painted wood. A screen separates puppeteers and puppets. The puppets are usually made from fig wood, which is light, easily floats on the water and resistant to worms. Each puppet has a different appearance.
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