Popular Cultural Shows For Your Vietnam Tour Packages

Not only a country of stunning beaches and tasty food, Vietnam also has a lot of traditional arts that match their spiritual life. In fact, everything in their daily life is reflected much through many genres of art. So, when you visit Vietnam, you can learn about their culture by watching fantastic culture shows and music performances. Here are some recommendations for traditional cultural performances that travelers should not miss on a Vietnam Tour.

1. Water Puppet Show

Water puppetry is a type of art that started a long time ago in around the 11th century in northern Vietnam. It became really famous during the Ly Dynasty. The theater in this art consists of a pool and a communal house on the water, called "thuy dinh". The house is decorated with typical items found in villages in northern Vietnam, such as flags and betel trees. Wooden puppets that are placed on water are controlled by skilled performers who are hiding inside the "thuy dinh". They use bamboo poles to make energetic movements. During the theatre performance, musicians play traditional instruments live and singers sing folk songs like Cheo or Quan Ho. The show tells many stories about the daily life of Vietnamese farmers in the past or their wish for a balanced weather to have good harvests.

Thang Long Water Puppet Theater

Address: 57B Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hang Bac Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

Time: daily shows at 15:00, 16:10, 17:20, 18:30 & 20:00

Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater

Address: 55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh.

Time: daily at 18:30

2. Lang Toi - My Village Show

An amazing artistic creativity from Lune Production, the cultural show My Village portrays the beauty of a Vietnamese village through a stunning performance. It offers unforgettable cultural experiences and is something you shouldn't miss if you want to experience the vibrant Vietnamese culture.

The show is a new kind of circus that combines different types of art, like acrobatics, juggling, and contortion. It will have many surprising moments that will keep viewers entertained. In addition, thanks to the performance of My Village, people will get a strong emotional experience with their senses awakened. The show also includes beautiful music from 20 unique folk instruments and captivating lights on the stage.

Address:

Hanoi Opera House - No.01 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

Vietnam National Tuong Theatre - No. 51A Duong Thanh Street, Cua Dong, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

3. Hoi An Memories Show

Hoi An Memories is a big show that happens outdoor in Hoi An Impression Park, a very popular theme park close to Hoi An Ancient Town. The stage has both water and rocky areas that are one kilometer long with the performing of 500 actors and artists. Advanced audio and lighting technologies are used to create an impressive and fun show. This display has just made two new records: the biggest outdoor place in Vietnam and the largest number of performers in a show in Vietnam. The well-known Reuter also said that the show is amazing for the future tourism industry and is a performance you shouldn't miss in your Vietnam trip.

Address: Hoi An Impression Park, Con Hen (200 Nguyen Tri Phuong turn left), Cam Nam, Hoi An, Quang Nam

Time: 7:30 PM-8:45 PM (weekly except Tuesday)

4. A O Show

Another spectacle from Lune Production, A O Show is an awe-inspiring performance of circus, dance, music, and scenic lighting. For 60 minutes, dancers, actors, and musicians show how Vietnam changed from countryside living to becoming more urban, using only their body movements and facial expressions. There is also contemporary music played by a group of talented artists during cool magic tricks. The highlight of the show is the bamboo circus which the crew use a variety of props such as hoop boats, bamboo sticks, and ropes to draw a contrasting portrait of Vietnam in a charming and entertaining way. Later on, the dancers and musicians are very kind and welcoming to meet and interact with their visitors.

Address:

Saigon Opera House - No. 07 Cong Truong Lam Son, Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Hoi An Lune Center - No. 1A Nguyen Phuc Chu Street, Hoi An City, Quang Nam

Time: Daily at 18:00

Hope the above list of the must-see cultural and traditional Vietnamese performances will be a helpful guide for your Vietnam Tour. If you want to use your time well and plan a travel schedule that includes these unique cultural experiences, feel free to contact our travel consultants.