Hanoi to organize 4th international puppetry festival in October
According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the 4th international puppetry festival to be held in Hanoi from October 10 to 16 will attract to the participation of 15 puppet troupes from different countries.
The festival is an activity in the framework of the National Tourism Year 2015 under the theme of "Connecting World Heritage sites” with the aim of promoting cultural heritage and tourism.
Puppeteers from across the country will showcase various types of puppetry practised in Vietnam, and exchange experiences with foreign counterparts at the festival.
Puppeteers from across the country will showcase various types of puppetry practised in Vietnam, and exchange experiences with foreign counterparts at the festival.
The opening and closing ceremonies will take place at Hanoi Opera House at No1 Trang Tien street and the August Revolution Square.
Locations of performances during the festival include the Vietnam Puppetry Theatre and Au Co Performing Arts Center. Each participating troupe will contribute 30-40 minute performance.
The participating delegations will also perform in northern provinces Phu Tho, Ninh Binh and the central province of Thanh Hoa.
Locations of performances during the festival include the Vietnam Puppetry Theatre and Au Co Performing Arts Center. Each participating troupe will contribute 30-40 minute performance.
The participating delegations will also perform in northern provinces Phu Tho, Ninh Binh and the central province of Thanh Hoa.
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