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Hong Kong Performing Stage of Cantonese Opera is the Venue Partner of the Yuen Long Theatre. The company is dedicated to advocate, promote and facilitate exchange in Cantonese opera and the culture of operatic songs. By converging enthusiasts of Cantonese opera and the operatic song culture to delve into this art form, it aims at bringing rich and quality productions to the audience in the community and promoting local Cantonese opera productions to the general public.

The programme is specially designed for primary and junior secondary students. The programme will cover a brief introduction to the origins and development of Cantonese opera, the “singing, acting, speech delivery and acrobatics”, the abstract styled moments and the characteristics of Cantonese opera, etc.. Props, costumes and makeup of Cantonese opera will also be explained. Added with guided appreciations, demonstration performances and interactive activities, the programme aims at inspiring students’ interest and enhancing their knowledge in appreciating Cantonese opera. Audio description service is available this year so that students with the need can also experience the beauty of Cantonese opera.