Taking place from May 3 to 9, the festival brought together five professional theatres and art troupes along with three traditional puppet guilds from various localities nationwide. They staged performances, joined parades, and entertained local audiences across the northern port city.
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| Over 200 artists and artisans participate in performances and exchanges, delivering captivating shows to the audience. |
More than 200 artists and artisans took part in the event, presenting a wide range of performances that reflected both traditional and contemporary themes. The festival offered the public a chance to enjoy vibrant artistic works imbued with national cultural identity amid Hai Phong’s ongoing development and integration.
A key highlight of the festival was the street parade, which attracted over 3,000 participants, including artists, artisans, members of art clubs, puppet guilds, experts, and international students living and studying in Hai Phong. The event also drew large crowds of local residents and visitors with a passion for traditional performing arts.
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| The beauty of puppetry art is vividly brought to life by talented artisans. |
The parade painted a vivid picture of diversity, celebrating the beauty of puppetry and the unique charm of Vietnamese folk culture in the city known as the “Flamboyant Flower City.”
The Hai Phong Expanded Puppet Festival has become a cultural rendezvous for puppet artists and enthusiasts. It serves as a bridge connecting traditional arts with the wider public, particularly the younger generation.
The success of the festival’s third edition further affirms Hai Phong’s role as a vibrant and creative cultural hub on Viet Nam’s cultural and artistic map.
