The Fourth Expanded Hai Phong Puppetry Festival 2026 has become more vibrant with the participation of numerous domestic and international art troupes.
The Phuong Nam Art Troupe from the Ho Chi Minh City Arts Center brings a blend of contemporary and traditional cultural colors to the Expanded Hai Phong Puppetry Festival.International performers in vibrant traditional costumes created a lively atmosphere of cultural exchange in the heart of the port city.Street performances by participating art troupes enlivened the city’s central area.The international delegation, including experts and overseas students from various countries, joined the festival.International artists parade past the main stage at the City Theater Square.Artisans from the Trieu Khuc Drum Dance Club in Hanoi impressed audiences with the traditional “Trong Bong” dance, a distinctive cultural feature of Thang Long.A “Trong Bong” dance performance by the Trieu Khuc Drum Dance Club in Hanoi.A “Xenh Tien” dance performance by the An Bien Xenh Tien Dance Club.Lion-unicorn-dragon dance performances energized the festival atmosphere.The performance “Southern Lotus Fragrance”.The puppetry performance “Stories of the Huong River".Domestic and international art troupes parade through the City Theater Square area, attracting large crowds.