Let’s Enjoy Cantonese Opera in Bamboo Theatre
Let’s Enjoy Cantonese Opera in Bamboo Theatre
Perfectly painted faces, colored traditional clothes and beautiful music and dramatic performances?
Yup, that’s Chinese opera.
One of the main styles of Chinese opera is the Cantonese opera.
It’s a highly respected form of art that blends Chinese legend, music and drama into a very fun and unique performance.
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Watching performances of Cantonese opera in bamboo-made theatres is even more fun.
“2018/10 Let’s Enjoy Cantonese Opera in Bamboo Theatre” is a program organized by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
This program aims to provide visitors with a chance to set foot into bamboo theatres.
Here is a sneak peek at the show.
Experience
Visitors will be able to experience the Cantonese opera the same way it was performed a hundred years ago.
This unique temporary structure is a big part of Chinese culture.
Building and performing in those bamboo theatres enables the inheritance of Chinese tradition over the generations.
The opera is performed at different bamboo theatres in three different districts.
Parent-child activities are organized for the audience.
Trust me. You don’t need to understand Cantonese to enjoy these amazing performances.
There are two shows per day. Each lasting for almost an hour and 30 minutes.
The best thing about the “Let’s Enjoy Cantonese Opera in Bamboo Theatre” program, is that some tickets are offered for free!
How to get tickets?
Send an e-mail to wlsab@lcsd.gov.hk
Indicate the following:
- requested performance date and time
- number of tickets
- name
- contact number
The e-tickets will be issued through e-mail by the office. Each person can get a maximum of four free tickets.
PLACE & TIME
When? –
On 29th and 30th of April (Wed and Thu)
At 10.30am and at 2.00 pm
Where? –
Bamboo theatre at Tuen Mun Hau Temple Plaza
(Tin Hau Road, Tuen Mun)
On 15th and 16th May 2019
At 10.30am and at 2.00pm
Bamboo theatre at Hang Hau Village
(Public Car Park, Hang Hau Village, Tseung Kwan O)
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