A symbol of power, wisdom and prosperity, the "dance" of the dragon is believed to drive out evil while ushering in an auspicious start to the new year. For that reason, the dragon puppet often ...

This traditional Vietnamese art form has been performed for over a thousand years and features wooden puppets that appear to dance on water ... means ‘descending dragon,’ which ties in ...

John McCain's flight suit is part of the museum's collection. Water puppet shows are a Vietnamese tradition that have stood the test of time. This art form dates back 1,000 years ago, when ...

So we thought it fitting to recount a recent visit to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam ... water to manipulate the puppets, making them move about, talk, laugh and even dance on the surface of ...

You’ve heard of a lion dance, and you’ve heard of a dragon dance, but have you heard ... marionettes on strings, rod puppets, shadow puppetry, and glove puppets. These wooden puppets are ...

Photo by Giang Huy A dance of fire and light between over ... President Vo Van Thuong extended his best wishes to Vietnamese people and foreign friends, as the Lunar New Year – the Year of the Dragon ...