Myanmar

Traditional Puppetry Show

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day tour

Tour Level: Relaxed / Easy

Tour Comfort: Budget

Tour Period: Afternoon / Morning

2.5 hours    German, Russian, English, French, Spanish    Yangon

tour highlights

  • View traditional puppet dances featuring whimsical characters
  • Admire the fine craftsmanship of the puppets
  • Enjoy an authentic cultural experience

tour details

String puppetry is one of Myanmar’s most venerated traditions, and for good reason. Your puppet experience will open you up to a world of skill and delight. String puppetry has a long history in Myanmar, and many locals have seen shows since childhood. Some of the local favourites are the dance of the prince playing with a cane ball, the acrobatic dance of the prince playing a tub with legs while lying on his back, and a garland dance. The art of string puppetry is a combination of theatre, storytelling, woodwork, painting, and costume-making, bringing many disciplines together into one engaging presentation.

Why choose this tour?

  • Authentic experience of traditional puppet performance at a local home theatre
  • Meeting with the family of professional puppteers while you are in Yangon
  • Opportunity to observe brief information of puppet-making process

tour description

Pick up from hotel and drive to the Htwe Oo Home of Puppetry, a small theatre where you will enjoy wonderful performances crafted by the professional puppeteers. Observe and enjoy the essence of traditional puppet dances such as the dance of the prince playing with a cane ball, the acrobatic dance of the prince playing a tub with legs while lying on his back, and the unique dance with garland. After enjoying the traditional puppet show, transfer back to your hotel.

customise the tour

  • Enjoy your dinner at the Fine Dining Restaurant of Seeds
  • Combine with half day Yangon excursion
  • Unlimited photo opportunity during the tour

includes

  • Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Transfer from/to hotel
  • Entrance fee to the puppeteer home (joint tour)
  • Show with English speaking local tour guide (other language guides are available on request)
  • Filtered drinking water and wet towels during the transfer

excludes

  • Meals

notes

  • Please note there will be supplement during the water festival period from 13-17 April. Price to be advised on request.

    Private show:
  • Available on request (minimum: 5pax) and pay for 5 if less than 5.
Tour code: EXYHTPSB

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