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Announcement
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Date/ Time
Event
Venue
30.11.2025
14:00-17:30
Cantonese Opera Day 2025
Foyer, Piazzas and minor facilities, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Cantonese Opera Day is into its twenty-third year! With the theme 'Cantonese Opera Fun and Legacy for the Future', this year's entertaining programmes include:
Young Stars in the Making — Cantonese Opera Excerpts Performed by Child Performers
Amazing Debuts — Cantonese Opera Excerpts Performed by Youth Performers
Cantonese Opera Arias Busking & Experience Sharing Session
Fairy-Tales Told in Cantonese Opera
Families' Workshop on Cantonese Opera
Cantonese Opera Carnival
Cross-Generation Stars Autograph Session
"Elegant and Gentle, the legend of the Young Master: Yam Kim Fai" Exhibition
Demonstrations and Workshops
Talks
Guided Tour
* Free Admission
Foyer
Kick-Off Ceremony
2:00-2:15pm
Young Stars in the Making — Cantonese Opera Excerpts Performed by Child Performers
This is going to be an adorable occasion when child performers perform Cantonese Opera excerpt classics on stage. They will also turn into fashion models on the catwalk, parading exquisite Cantonese Opera costumes!
2:15pm
Yeung Ming Cantonese Opera Troupe
The Sassy Princess and Her Blunt Husband
Lam Tze-fung as Meng Feixiong, Wang Yuqi as Princess Fengxia, Lam Kwan-lung as Tianfu, Lee Chi-ching Orisna as Palace Maid
2:30pm
The Rainbow Fairy Cantonese Opera Laboratory
Cleaving Open Mount Hua to Rescue His Mother
Houe Yi-lam Connie as Chenxiang, Yeung Tsz-yiu as Goddess of Mount Hua
2:50pm
School of Chinese Opera, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
The Chance Encounter of a Mortal and an Immortal from The Magic Lotus Lantern
Fung Hei-yiu as Liu Yanchang, Wu Qianyu as Goddess of Mount Hua, Chan Kwok-yee Anne as Lingzhi
3:25pm
Melody Cantonese Opera Laboratory
White Dragon Pass
Kan Yip-hang as White Dragon Prince, Lam Tsz-kiu, Lo Sze-ching as Huyan Jinding
3:45pm
Hong Kong Children and Juvenile Chinese Opera Troupe
Zhou Yu Charmed by the Singing of His Love
Lam Hang-yin as Zhou Yu, Choi Yuet-tung as Qiao the Younger, Ling Hiu-wah as Palace Maid
4:05pm
Sing Fai Cantonese Opera Promotion Association Limited
First Encounter from The Legend of the Purple Hairpin
Fung Chin-yu Angie as Li Yi, Xu Eleanor as Huo Xiaoyu, Phung Ho-nam as Huansha
4:20pm
Families' Workshop on Cantonese Opera — Showcase
Workshop participants will dazzle on stage showcasing the results of the training, from rehearsals to showtime!
4:35pm
Opera Artist Club
Reunion in the Nunnery from Princess Changping
Wu Sze-yin as Zhou Shixian, Tse Sze-ching as Princess Changping
4:55pm
Fairy-Tales Told in Cantonese Opera
In this new adaptation of the classic opera Journey to the West, performers from the Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong's Cantonese Opera Young Talents Showcase will bring to life a fun scene from the story, when the Monkey King will perform his amazing stunts as he tricks Princess Iron Fan into 'lending' him her magic fan.
The Monkey King's Tricks to Borrow the Iron Fan from Journey to the West
So Premium Jiny as Monkey King, Ng Sze-wing as Princess Iron Fan
Percussion Leader: Ko Wing-hei
Music Leader: Chow Chi-kai
Master of Ceremony: Woo Man-ka
Coordinator: Lam Kwan-ling
Stage Manager: Mang Kam-chuen
Foyer Exhibition Area
"Elegant and Gentle, the Legend of the Young Master: Yam Kim Fai" Exhibition
Proudly curated by Hong Kong Heritage Museum, the "Elegant and Gentle, the Legend of the Young Master: Yam Kim Fai" Exhibition offers a glimpse into the enduring legend of Yam Kim Fai, a star of Cantonese Opera and films from late 1930s up to 1960s through a selection from the Museum's collection.
25-30.11.2025
Co-ordinated by the Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Guided Tour
This guided tour will be both educational and entertaining when you want to know more about the fundamentals of Cantonese Opera! A docent will give a walk-through with you of the performance areas and workshops during Cantonese Opera Day. (Activities are conducted in Cantonese, English and Mandarin)
Session：2:00-5:00pm（20 minutes per session）
Quota: 12 / session
No reservation required. Please gather at the Foyer Exhibition Area to join the tour.
Piazza Area A
Cantonese Opera Arias Busking & Experience Sharing Session
Winners of the Schools Music Festival and budding talents in Cantonese Opera will gather to share insights from their artistic journeys and to give impromptu performances of well-loved excerpts.
2:15-4:00pm
Cantonese Operatic Showcase: Basic Techniques and Martial Routines
Susan Arts World — Children's and Youth Students
The Injustice Done to Dou E
Lam Sum-wan Chloe
Pursuing His Wife from The Gift of a Sword at the Pavilion of a Hundred Flowers
Lam Yan-ming
Extracts of Zhou Yu Charmed by the Singing of His Love
Fung Tsz-yu Demi, Hui Wai-ying
A Dou Hidden Among a Million Troop
Chung Lok-yiu Kobe
Cleaving Open Mount Hua to Rescue His Mother
Wong Yuet-ching, Wong Chung-ching
Examining the Portrait inPhantom Union from The Peony Pavilion
Chu Ying-chi Katherine
Ode to Lychee
Law On-yiu
Zhao Zilong Saving Baby A Dou
Chan Yi-yui
The Spring River Flows East
Wong Wan-ka
Concert of Cantonese Operatic Classics
Susan Arts World — Children's and Youth Students, Winners of the Schools Music Festival
Percussion Leader: Wong Yat-yin
Music Leader: Lei Caiping
Master of Ceremony: Tse Sze-ching Toby
Coordinator: Pau Suk-hang Susan
Stage Manager: Leung Kwong-cheong
Workshop on Stylised Movements and Postures of Cantonese Opera*
'A minute's performance on stage takes a decade's practice off it.' This is a call to experience the artistic charm to learn the movement and posture of Cantonese Opera firsthand.
4:15-5:30pm
Kim Sum Cantonese Opera Association
Open to persons aged 6 or above
*Online registration available.
Piazza Area B
Cantonese Opera Carnival
Enjoy Cantonese Opera hands on! Create unique arts and craft objects that are spin-offs from this Intangible Cultural Heritage and take your creations home!
2:15-5:30pm
Make-and-Stick! Fridge Magnet Workshop
Stamp-and-Go! Tote Bag Workshop
Colourful Coasters! Crafting Workshop
Pretty Me! Make Your Own Cantonese Opera Hairpieces
Stamp Up! Greeting Card Workshop
Cha-Deok-Chaang! Paper Doll Workshop
Colour the Characters!
Play a Role! Photo Booth
Hulu Culture Limited
Piazza Area C
Amazing Debuts — Cantonese Opera Excerpts Performed by Youth Performers
See the prowess of budding stars in Cantonese Opera! The talented youths will present classic Cantonese Opera excerpts not to be missed!
2:15pm
Cantonese Opera Young Talent Showcase — The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong
Guessing Game from The Warriors' Marriage
Doris Kwan as Hua Yunlong, Man Shuet-kau as Princess Yinping, Lai Yuk-ling, Choi Ho-yee as Palace Maids
2:40pm
Kim Sum Cantonese Opera Association
Interrogating Her Husband from The Dragon Order
Lam Wing-ki as Yao Gang, Chung Yan-tung as Wang Lingxian, Lai Yuet-ting as Yao Su'er
3:10pm
Cantonese Music and Its Players
In passing on the charm of classic melodies through youthful energy, Music Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will bring together Chinese music talents to perform well-known Cantonese tunes.
Wind and Percussion Ensemble Man Must Strive To Be Strong
Pipa Ensemble Thunder in Drought
Huqin Ensemble One Step Away
Liuqin Ensemble A Million Bold Warriors Crossing the Yangtze River
Wind and Percussion Ensemble Joyful Youth
3:45pm
The Cantonese Opera Academy of Hong Kong
Wandering in the Garden and Waking from a Dream from The Peony Pavilion
Wong Cheuk-ki as Liu Mengmei, Wong Yuen-ki as Du Liniang, Chan Yeuk-mei as Chunxiang, Cheng Wing-sum as Flower Spirit
4:15pm
School of Chinese Opera, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Murder in the Oratory
Chen Jingru as Wu Han, Cao Xiulin as Wang Lanying, Mei Ruiying as Maid
5:05pm
Cantonese Music and Its Players
In passing on the charm of classic melodies through youthful energy, Music Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will bring together Chinese music talents to perform well-known Cantonese tunes.
Wind and Percussion Ensemble Joyful Youth
Pipa Ensemble Thunder in Drought
Guzheng Duet Ten Pairs of Flower
Liuqin Ensemble A Million Bold Warriors Crossing the Yangtze River
Wind and Percussion Ensemble Man Must Strive To Be Strong
Coordinator: Lam Hak-fai
Master of Ceremony: Lam Wai-ting
Percussion Leader: Yu Ka-long
Music Leader: Chan Chan-wah
Stage Manager: So Chi-cheong
Outside the Concert Hall
Cross-Generation Stars Autograph Session
This is an opportunity not to be missed for ardent fans to meet cross-generation stars of Cantonese Opera! Apart from getting autographs, you can also take photos with them!
2:15-2:45pm
Yuen Siu-fai, Leung Siu-ming
2:45-3:15pm
Lee Lung, Leung Sum-yee
3:30-4:00pm
Cheng Wing-mui, Liang Zhenwen
4:00-4:30pm
Chan Wing-yee, Leung Jackie
4:30-5:00pm
Wan Fai-yin, Wang Zhiliang
Queuing for each autograph session will commence 15 minutes prior to the start of the session. Quota is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The presenter reserves the right to close queuing ahead of schedule depending on the on-site situation in order to ensure the smooth progress of the event. Your understanding is appreciated.
Please have your own camera ready
4/F, Administration Building
Exhibition Gallery
Workshops
Seasoned Cantonese Opera coordinator Barbara Tang will introduce in both Cantonese and English the unique makeup techniques and costumery for various roles, revealing the artful secrets that help transform actors into the characters they portray.
2:00-3:30pm
Cantonese Opera Make-up Demonstration Workshops*
3:45-5:15pm
Cantonese Opera Dress-up Demonstration Workshops*
Spring Glory Cantonese Opera Workshop
Moderator: Barbara Tang (In Cantonese and English)
The Commander Behind the Scene: How Does the Stage Manager Run the Show?*
What happens behind the stage when a Cantonese Opera is on? Christie To, a professional stage manager — or popularly dubbed the 'commander-in-chief' — of a Cantonese Opera, will appear in the meeting room to share behind-the-scenes secrets of stage management with the audience!
Speaker: Christie To
4:00-5:30pm
Mobile Treasure Troves Backstage: Aesthetics and Organisation of Costume Trunks*
Organising the dazzling array of Cantonese Opera costumes backstage is an art in itself. In this session, Wong Chi-kwong and Christie To will lead the audience in an exploration of the complexities of costume storage and management behind-the-scenes.
Moderator: Christie To
Speaker: Wong Chi-kwong
AC2
Workshops
2:00-3:15pm
Interactive Cantonese Opera Music Workshop — Wind, Plucked, Bowed, and Percussion*
In this workshop, the unique aspects of Cantonese Opera music, from instrument features to orchestration, will be revealed by the School of Chinese Opera, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Participants are accorded the opportunity to try their hand at playing the instruments.
4:00-5:15pm
School of Chinese Opera, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
*Online registration available.
Podium Workshop
Families' Workshop on Cantonese Opera*
Accompanied by parents, children will get their first exposure to stylised movements in Cantonese Opera in this workshop. Participants can experience the fun of performing with costumes and props at the foyer stage! (Each child must be accompanied by an adult)
2:00-4:30pm
Families' Workshop on Cantonese Opera*
One Table Two Chairs Charitable Foundation Limited
Tutors: Chu Siu-yi, Ng Man-ting, Tang Wai-shu, Wong On-ching, Musette Tsang
*Online registration available.
Workshops and Talks Registration Information
Registration Information
Workshop on Stylised Movements and Postures of Cantonese Opera /
The Commander Behind the Scene: How Does the Stage Manager Run the Show? /
Mobile Treasure Troves Backstage: Aesthetics and Organisation of Costume Trunks /
Families' Workshop on Cantonese Opera /
Interactive Cantonese Opera Music Workshop — Wind, Plucked, Bowed, and Percussion
Cantonese Opera Make-up Demonstration Workshop /
Cantonese Opera Dress-up Demonstration Workshop
Online Registration
Open for registration: 10:00am on 12 November 2025 (Wed), till quota lasts
Each person may register for up to two programmes, with a maximum of two quotas per programme.
Quotas will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals who are unable to register online may wait at the activity venue's entrance for standby seating. Quotas will be opened to walk-in audience on the event day, subject to availability.
Reserved quota(s) will be released to walk-in patrons if any registered patron does not show up within 10 minutes after the commencement of the programme.
In the event of any dispute, the decision of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department shall be final and conclusive.
Souvenir Redemption
Collect all 4 special stamps at stamp counters will not only complete the Cantonese Opera Day commemorative card, but also allow you to redeem a limited-edition souvenir at the Souvenir Redemption Counter (at Piazza Area C). Souvenirs are available on a first-come, first-served basis (while stock lasts).
Programme
Venue
Time
Ticket Price
75 Years of Cinematic Glamour — An Exhibition of Sil-Metropole Film Stills and Posters
Exhibition Free Sreening: Butterfly Beauty (1959)
Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive
30.11.2025 (Sun)
7:00pm
Free Admission
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, The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association and the many other people associated with staging the event for their generous support.
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