Chú Tễu Explained

Chú Tễu (literally uncle comedian, buffoon, joker) is a typical puppet in Vietnamese water puppetry.[1] [2] Tễu is bigger than other puppets. This character usually introduces the performance and makes humorous actions for the audience.[3]

References

  1. [Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts|Vietnam Fine Arts Museum]
  2. The Asia-Pacific Magazine - Issues: 6-13. Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, The Australian National University, 1997. Page 4.
  3. Web site: Traditional water puppet in Nguyen village - A unique cultural heritage . April 22, 2016 . Thái Bình Province, Vietnam . https://web.archive.org/web/20160428164426/http://english.thaibinh.gov.vn/Tin-Tuc/TraditionalFestivals/203_Traditional-water-puppet-in-Nguyen-village---A-unique-cultural-heritage . April 28, 2016 . dead .