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today we are blending together two
experiences we are going on a cyclo tour
to view the city and then a water puppet
theatre show here is our chariot the
cyclo it's basically a bicycle rickshaw
oh you really get like a little burst of
adrenaline when you're up here this is
the front row seat to monoi I'd say
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taking a cyclo is all about soaking up
the atmosphere of hanoi it's got its own
thing going on that was so invigorating
what a great way to see the old quarter
of Hanoi now let's head into the water
puppet theater this afternoon we are
about to witness a traditional
Vietnamese art form it is water puppetry
originating in northern Vietnam water
puppetry is a traditional art form and
is quintessential to your visit to Hanoi
so just not to my seat I can't wait for
the show to start I have no idea what to
expect
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water puppetry is a traditional art form
here in Vietnam the shows are performed
by the puppeteers in a waist-deep pool
so it appears they're moving over the
water
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fun fact when rice fields would flood
villages would use this type of puppet
play to entertain each other tickets
will be delivered to your hotel so you
can head right in when you arrive at the
theater today has been extraordinary I
love to be around the city on a cyclo
you really got to feel the vibrancy and
heartbeat of the noise and then of
course witnessing the traditional art
form that is Vietnamese water puppet
theater today has been perfect
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