Hat tuong is a uniquely Vietnamese variation of Chinese opera that enjoyed its greatest popularity under the Nguyen dynasty in the 19th century. Performances at this theatre used to be by invitation only but are now open to locals and visitors. A night watching hat tuong is an interesting traditional alternative to Hanoi’s wildly popular water puppets.
Expect highly stylised acting, wonderfully elaborate costumes, and comedy and tragedy with characters from Vietnamese folklore. The show lasts for one hour.
