Chú Tễu (literally ''uncle comedian'', ''buffoon'', ''joker'') is a typical

puppet A puppet is an object, often resembling a human, animal or Legendary creature, mythical figure, that is animated or manipulated by a person called a puppeteer. The puppeteer uses movements of their hands, arms, or control devices such as rods ...

in Vietnamese

water puppetry Water puppetry ( vi, Múa rối nước) is a tradition that dates back as far as the 11th century when it originated in the villages of the Red River Delta area of northern Vietnam. Today's Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique variation on the a ...

. Tễu is bigger than other puppets. This character usually introduces the performance and makes humorous actions for the audience.

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