At first, it seems like nothing more than an old Vietnamese wooden puppet, captivating both children and teachers in the hallway of an elementary school. However, no one suspects that within a year, the Prenzlauer Berg district will be completely turned upside down: the trendy neighborhood rediscovers its Asian heritage and breathes new life into its anarchic and creative spirit. Bamboo bridges stretch between the houses, parking attendants wear traditional conical hats, exotic vegetables grow on vacant lots, and a dentist offers consultations on Sundays for patients from the Far East.
After the Ho Chi Minh flag briefly flew from the roof of the district hall, all these activities culminated in an unprecedented celebration for the neighborhood: a large Vietnamese water puppet show in a pond! This entire transformation begins in the mixed-use shop of archaeologist Sung. Here, the lives of former Vietnamese contract laborers intersect with those of former East German citizens, and from here the neighborhood receives not only fresh fruit and vegetables, but also the positive spirit of improvisation. And look: even in Berlin, a good atmosphere is possible! A utopia, certainly, but a highly infectious one.