Only in Vietnam can you see this type of performance. It was created by villagers when rice paddies were flooded and created entertainment. They would move the puppets with fishing poles while standing waist deep in water. In the theater they are hidden by panels and cannot actually see what they or the others are doing. This trade is passed down through generations still.
Here are some videos of sections of the performance.
There is also traditional music.
These are the puppeteers.
It sas a great performance that told the story of the history of Vietnam and life of Vietnamese. I am glad we were able to go and the cost was very cheap.