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Cantonese opera is one of the major categories in Chinese opera, originating in southern China's Guangdong Province. It is popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, Macau and among Chinese communities in Southeast Asia.
Nov 8, 2019 · Cantonese opera is generally thought to have evolved out of Nan Xi, or Southern drama which was performed in public theatres in Hangzhou in the 12th century. The first incarnations of Cantonese...
Officially recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2009, for Sam, Cantonese opera is a vivid history book recording the lives of the region’s people from over the last 100 years.
It is a traditional Chinese art form that originated in southern China’s Cantonese culture, and involves music, singing, martial arts, acrobatics and acting. Today it is not only very popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong and Macao, but also performed in Southeast Asia, Oceania and American countries where Cantonese people live.
A collection of Cantonese Opera videos showcasing the rich cultural heritage and performances of this traditional Chinese art form.
Jun 27, 2024 · Cantonese Opera, also known as "Guangdong Opera" or "Da Xi," is one of the traditional operatic forms popular in Guangdong and Guangxi provinces, as well as in Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas Chinese communities where Cantonese is spoken.
Dec 5, 2023 · Cantonese Opera, recognized by UNESCO as a masterpiece of intangible cultural heritage, holds a special place in the hearts of the people in the Lingnan region, particularly in Guangzhou. To truly experience this traditional art form, here are five recommended venues where you can immerse yourself in the rich world of Cantonese Opera.
One of Cantonese opera’s greatest and most prolific playwrights, Tong Tik-sang penned more than 400 scripts during his career.
Cantonese Opera is popular in Guangdong, south of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Hong Kong and Macao. In some places in Southeast Asia and Australia and America where there are overseas Chinese from Guangdong, Cantonese Opera has also become a fixture.
Cantonese opera (Chinese: 粵劇; Pinyin: Yuèjù, or 大戲; Pinyin: dàxì, or 神功戲; Pinyin: shéngōngxì) is one of the major Chinese opera categories, originating in southern China's Cantonese culture. It is popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Malaysia.
