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 ...

Known as Seollal in South Korea and Tet in Vietnam, the beginning of ... A member of a dance troupe holds a dragon puppet as he prepares for a performance ahead of the Lunar New Year in Bogor ...

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 ...

Among Houston's large Vietnamese and Chinese communities, Buddhist temples and nonprofit organizations have been practicing to unleash their dance teams ... Son Lion and Dragon Dancing Team ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- For nearly 15 years, the Soaring Phoenix Dragon ... the Vietnamese culture, loud drums and cymbals typically set the stage for the vibrant and energetic lion dance.