The famous Tang Long Water Puppet Theater presents traditional art performances dating back to the 11th century. The tradition of water puppet theater stems from a time when rice fields were flooded with water, prompting villagers to entertain themselves by standing in deep water and performing puppet shows over water. This tradition is unique to North Vietnam, but has recently gained worldwide fame, and the performances are accompanied by a Vietnamese orchestra playing traditional music using drums, wooden bells, bamboo horns, flutes, cymbals, and more. There are also authentic Vietnamese opera songs that tell the story represented by puppets, and most of the performances tell Vietnamese folk stories, legends and themes including the rice harvest celebration in a humorous way.