Majestic Shadow Puppet Show (Majestic Shadow Puppet Show) シェムリアップ カンボジア

Majestic Shadow Puppet Show

 シェムリアップ, カンボジア

Discover Cambodia in a different way with this beautiful art-form that is declared a masterpiece of intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. This is your chance to witness the fantastic Water Puppet Show. Gorgeous puppets made of leather are used to produce shadows on a white screen projected with firelight. They bring to life stories dating back over hundreds of generations, even pre-dating the Angkor Temples. It serves not only as homage to the gods, but also as a way of communicating with them. You can surely expect moments of awe as the performers creatively present the scenes. Puppetry has always played an important role in the cultural and religious identity of the Cambodians, and you're going to experience it. Come see this magical performance now.