Bamboo Circus – a unique art form offering impressive and unforgettable performances. It showcases the beauty of our national traditional culture.
The art of bamboo circus is considered a symbol of folk culture, demonstrating strength, resilience, and flexibility. Although bamboo is a common plant, bamboo circus is far from ordinary. It offers the audience an unforgettable experience and a striking performance.

Craftsmen use fresh bamboo poles, which they split, cut, and shape into the desired forms. This process requires great precision and skill, as well as in-depth knowledge of bamboo's properties to ensure that the final product is not only aesthetically pleasing but also durable. After the shaping, the bamboo is treated to prevent termite damage and weather deterioration.

Products crafted from bamboo circus art not only serve practical purposes but also embody the values of traditional culture and craftsmanship.

Bamboo Circus – A Storytelling Art
Storytelling through circus arts is a unique blend of narration and performance using bamboo. The action sequences created with bamboo evoke a range of emotions, delivering the deeper messages intended by the story to the audience.


Bamboo Circus – Performance
This art form features captivating performances. Spectacular images of acrobats leaping from bamboo poles, dancers swaying or balancing atop towering bamboo structures – all culminating in a highly anticipated performance.


Bamboo Circus – Musical Instrument
In addition to being a tool for circus acts, bamboo is also used as a musical instrument. It produces lively sounds that enhance the performance, with melodies that are bold and authentic, stirring deep emotions in the audience.

Where to See Bamboo Circus in Vietnam
Bamboo Circus (À Ố Show) – Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi: Performances are typically held at the Hanoi Opera House or various other large venues within the city.
Ho Chi Minh City: À Ố Show usually takes place at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House. It is one of the few circus performances blending art, culture, and traditional music, where bamboo creates breathtaking spectacles.
Viet Village (Làng Sen Việt) – Ho Chi Minh City
Located in District 9, Viet Village is not only a cultural tourism destination but also a venue for bamboo circus performances, showcasing the cultural beauty and craftsmanship of the Vietnamese people.
Bamboo Circus (Teh Dar) – Ho Chi Minh City
Teh Dar is one of the shows of Bamboo Circus, typically held at the Saigon Opera House. The show blends circus acts, dance, traditional music, and uniquely incorporates bamboo as an essential element of the performance.
Local Cultural Festivals
At local cultural festivals in provinces such as Ninh Binh and Quang Binh, you can also experience bamboo circus performances, especially during major holidays or peak tourist seasons.
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Mytour.vnMay 10, 2024