LCSD - Cultural Presentations Section ,Cantonese Opera Day 2023

Cantonese Opera Day is into its twenty-first year, entertaining programmes include:

Cantonese Opera Excerpts
Cantonese Operatic Songs and Cantonese Music Performances
Demonstrations
Talks
"Cantonese Opera in Hong Kong" Exhibition

* Free Admission by Tickets

Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Cantonese Opera Excerpts

2:00pm	Yeung Ming Cantonese Opera Troupe The Warrior's Marriage Lam Ho Him, Tsang Hei Yu, Lau Hoi Pak
2:15pm	Hong Kong Young Talent Cantonese Opera Troupe Encountering Chivalry from The Legend of the Purple Hairpin Liang Xiaofei, Szeto Hoi Yee, Leung Kwan Yin
2:40pm	Hong Kong Children and Juvenile Chinese Opera Troupe Excerpts of Cleaving Open Mount Hua Choi Yuet Tung, Cheung, Gabriel Xander Amerillas, Cheung, Aaron
2:55pm	The Cantonese Opera Academy of Hong Kong Kneeling by the Pond from The Lioness Roars So Premium Jiny, Wong Yik Kiu, Yeung Pui Kuen
~Intermission~
3:40pm	Susan Arts World The Encounter from A Case of Mistaken Identities on the Flower Fields Ng Pak Yi, Fu Tsz Ching
3:55pm	School of Chinese Opera, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Pursuing Her Husband from Princess Shuang Yang Chen, Jingru, Zhou, Leer
4:25pm	Sing Fai Cantonese Opera Promotion Association Limited Chastising the Princess Miguel Amarillas, Lee Lok Yiu
4:35pm	Kim Sum Cantonese Opera Association The Trial from The Injustice Done to Dou E Lam Wing Ki, Siu Wai Man, Ho Chung Yu, Chan Ka Ping

Foyer, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Cantonese Operatic Songs and Cantonese Music Performances

2:30pm	Cantonese Operatic Song: Stealing the Name List from Full Moon over the Bounteous Land
2:40pm	Cantonese Operatic Song: Admonishing the God of the Sea (To the tunes of Erhuang and A Hungry Horse Shaking Its Bells)
2:45pm	Cantonese Operatic Song: A Tearful Zhuge Liang Ordered the Execution of Ma Su
2:50pm	Cantonese Operatic Song: Romance of the Phoenix Chamber
2:55pm	Cantonese Operatic Song: Two Lovers Buried Alive for Love
3:05pm	Cantonese Music Performance: Gaohu Ensemble: Pacing Horses in the Countryside in Spring
3:10pm	Cantonese Music Performance: Xylophone Solo: The Lion Dance
~Intermission~
3:30pm	Cantonese Music Performance: Guzheng and Pipa Duet: Moonlight on the Spring River (Rhythm from the theme song of Cantonese Opera The Legend of Purple Hairpin: The Reunion of Sword and Hairpin)
3:40pm	Cantonese Music Performance: Ensemble: Thunder in a Drought
3:50pm	Cantonese Operatic Song: Excerpt from Cleaving Open Mount Hua
3:55pm	Cantonese Operatic Song: Romance of the Phoenix Chamber
4:00pm	Cantonese Operatic Song: The Return of Lady Wenji
4:05pm	Cantonese Operatic Song: A Tearful Farewell

Exhibition Gallery

Demonstrations

2:00-3:30pm	Cantonese Opera Make-up Demonstration (In Cantonese and English)
4:00-5:30pm	Cantonese Opera Dress-up Demonstration (In Cantonese and English)

Spring Glory Cantonese Opera Workshop

Moderator: Barbara Tang

Demonstration: Tsai Chih-wei, Kwok Chun-sing, Tong Yuen-ying, Cheung Kit-ha

Open to persons aged 6 or above

AC1

Demonstrations

2:00-3:00pm

Demonstration Workshop – Crafting Hair Accessories for Huadan Performers in Cantonese Opera (Wire-twisted flower-shaped hair decorations) (In Cantonese)

Instructor: Tsang Chun-lam

3:30-4:30pm

Demonstration Workshop – Crafting Hair Accessories for Huadan Performers in Cantonese Opera (Rhinestone decorations on the pianzi (oval flat pieces framing the face of female actors) (In Cantonese)

Instructor: Tsang Chun-lam

AC2

Talks

2:00-3:30pm

On Cantonese Operatic Singing Techniques (In Cantonese)

Speaker: Yang Ya-yun (Lecturer (Music–Chinese Opera), HKAPA)

4:00-5:30pm

Appreciation of the Singing of Changju Bangzi Gunhua (In Cantonese)

Speaker: DR. Chow Sze-sum, Boaz (Lecturer (Music–Chinese Opera), HKAPA)

Foyer Exhibition Area E1

21-26/11

"Cantonese Opera in Hong Kong" Exhibition

Co-organised by the Hong Kong Heritage Museum

Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum

2:00-3:00pm

Cantonese Opera Chat and Learn (In Cantonese)

Susan Arts World

Speakers: Susan Pau (Instructor)

Ng Pak-yi, Fu Tsz-ching, Ho Hing-lun, Shing Yuen-lam, Shing Yuen-ching (Students)

Ticketing Information

Ticket Collection Methods

Cantonese Opera Excerpts Performances

Demonstrations / Talks / Chat and Learn

Online Registration

Open for registration: 10:00am on 14 November 2023 (Tue), till quota lasts

Online Registration

Each person is entitled for a maximum of 2 tickets.

Each person is entitled for 1 ticket of one programme. Patron may collect tickets for a maximum of 2 programmes.

Distribution of Free Tickets

Each person is entitled for a maximum of 1 ticket.

Date: 26 November 2023 (Sun)

Time: from 1:15pm

Location: Entrance of Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Each person is entitled for a maximum of 1 ticket.

Ticket will be distributed at the entrance of individual venues 15 minutes before the commencement of the programmes.

Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis (while stock lasts).
Reserved seat(s) will be released to walk-in patrons if any registered patron does not show up at the venue within 10 minutes after the commencement of the event.
In the event of any dispute regarding ticket distribution and seating arrangement, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department's decision shall be final and conclusive.

Souvenir Redemption

Collect a souvenir from the following locations by presenting your ticket(s) on 26 November 2023 (while stock lasts):

Admission points of Concert Hall on second and third levels of Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Venues of demonstrations and talks

Programme	Venue	Time	Tickets
"Your Memories with the Timeless Theatre" Interactive Exhibition	G/F, Red Brick Building, 8 Waterloo Road,　Kowloon	10:00am-6:00pm	Free Admission
From the Heart – Celebrating the 70-year Career of Yuen Siu-Fai The Legend of Lee Heung Kwan	Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive	12:00noon	$45
2023-24 Yau Ma Tei Theatre Venue Partnership Scheme Cantonese Opera Young Talent Showcase (Phase 4) Cantonese Opera The Goddess of the Luo River	Auditorium, Ko Shan Theatre New Wing	7:30pm	$180, $120*
Online Programmes	Website
"Your Memories with the Timeless Theatre" Online Exhibition	www.ymttexhibition.com

* Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients (Limited tickets for full-time students and CSSA recipients available on a first-come-first-served basis).

Programme Enquiries：2268 7325

The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists.

The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department would like to thank Agency For Volunteer Service and the many other people associated with staging the event for their generous support.