1. Work in pairs. Look at the photos. Do you know the names of these cultural activities? What do you know about them?

(Làm việc theo cặp. Nhìn vào những bức ảnh. Bạn có biết tên của những nền văn hóa này không? Bạn biết gì về chúng.)

2. Check if you understand the following words from the text. 

(Kiểm tra xem bạn có hiểu những từ sau trong văn bản hay không.)

3. Read the text. Answer the following questions.

(Đọc văn bản. Trả lời các câu hỏi sau.)

1. What topics are water puppet shows often about? 

(Múa rối nước thường nói về những chủ đề gì?)

2. Where are the puppeteers while the water puppet show is on? 

(Những người múa rối ở đâu trong khi chương trình múa rối nước đang diễn ra?)

3. What is the main theme of Quan Họ Bắc Ninh Folk Songs? 

(Chủ đề chính của Dân ca Quan họ Bắc Ninh là gì?)

4. What can you learn about if you see the folk games at the museum? 

(Bạn có thể học được gì nếu xem các trò chơi dân gian ở bảo tàng?)

The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

If you visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Cầu Giấy District, Hà Nội, Việt Nam,here are the top three things you should do:

1. Watch a water pupet show

Water puppetry has been a unique form of art in Vietnamese culture. Puppets forms of art performed by couples of men are made of wood and controlled by and women. The main theme is about love or puppeteers. At the Vietnam Museum friendship. At the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, water puppet shows are held regularly to serve the visitors of the museum. The content of the shows often reflect the daily activities and spiritual life of Vietnamese people. Whether you are local or foreign tourists, you will definitely feel amazed at the skills of the puppeteers standing in the pool behind the scene. You will also love the meaningful folktale stories told by the puppets.

2. Listen to Quan họ Bắc Ninh

Quan Họ Bắc Ninh Folk Songs are traditional forms of art performed by couples of men and women. The main theme is about love or friendship. At the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, there are singing sessions for visitors who want to have a taste in Vietnamese traditional music. You can interact with the singers in the show too!

3. Learn about Vietnamese folk games

Many folk games of ethnic groups in Việt Nam are on display at the museum. You can see games such as throwing cotton ball game (ném còn) and swaying back and forth game (đánh du) and learn more about how ethnic people in Việt Nam entertain on special  occasions. If you love Vietnamese culture and visit the museum, you cannot miss this  opportunity!

Taking part in these activities, you will find the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology really worth the visit.