Pass It On! A Cantonese Opera Fiesta! Series: Cantonese Opera Day 2026
ProgrammeFoyerPiazza Area APiazza Area BPiazza Area COutside the Concert Hall4/F, Administration BuildingPodium WorkshopWorkshops and Talks Registration InformationOnline Registration Souvenir RedemptionOther Programmes in support of Cantonese Opera DayEnquiriesAcknowledgements
The 23rd Cantonese Opera Day is themed 'Cantonese Opera Fun and Legacy for the Future'. This year's programme is rich and diverse, inviting the public to get close to and explore this world-class intangible cultural heritage from multiple perspectives.
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
Cantonese Opera Carnival
Families' Workshop on Cantonese Opera
Cross-Generation Stars Autograph Session
"Hong Kong Heritage Museum Cantonese Opera Collection Highlights" Exhibition
Demonstrations and Workshops
Talk
Guided Tour
* Free Admission
Foyer
Kick-Off Ceremony
2:00-2:15pm
Young Stars in the Making — Cantonese Opera Excerpts Performed by Child Performers
Watch young Cantonese Opera stars take to the stage and perform classic excerpts lively. The little performers will also turn into fashion models on the catwalk, charming the audience with their adorable stage presence!
2:15pm
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
2:35pm
Yeung Ming Cantonese Opera Troupe
Chastising the Princess
Kwan Cho-ip as Guo Ai, Wang Yuqi as Princess Shengping, Lee Chi-ching Oriana as Palace Maid
2:55pm
Melody Cantonese Opera Laboratory
The Goddess Nuwa Subdues the Four Beasts
Cheung Chung-lam as Goddess Nuwa e, Lo Sze-ching as Qilin,Lo Yat-lam Jeffrey as Golden Tortoise, Lo Sze-ting as Phoenix,Ko Ching-hei as Azure Dragon
3:25pm
School of Chinese Opera, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Cantonese Opera Youth Programme
Emerging Talents Take Centre Stag: Scouting the Zhu Family Fortress and Scramble for the Umbrella
Hong Haozhe as Jiang Shilong, Chan Kwok-yee Anne as Wang Ruilan, Cheng King-hang as Shi Xiu
3:50pm
The Rainbow Fairy Cantonese Opera Laboratory
Cleaving Open Mount Hua to Rescue His Mother
Hau Yi-lam as Chenxiang, Yeung Tsz-yiu as Goddess of Mount Hua
4:05pm
Families' Workshop on Cantonese Opera — Showcase
Workshop participants will dazzle on stage showcasing the results of the training, from rehearsals to showtime!
4:25pm
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
4:45pm
Opera Artist Club
On Broken Bridge (Augmented Version) from The Legend of the White Snake
Wu Sze-yin as Xu Xian, Chan Zhen-zhen as Bai Suzhen, Lam Wing-tung as Xiaoqing
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
Guided Tour
Follow our docent into the world of Cantonese Opera, explore the various performance areas and workshops, and discover the fun and charm of this traditional art form! (Activities are conducted in Cantonese, English and Mandarin)
Session：2:00-5:00pm（20 minutes per session）
Quota: 12 persons / 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 and Youth Students
A Dou Hidden Among a Million Troop
Chung Lok-yiu Kobe
Dreams Across the Rivers and Mountains
Anne Chan
The Injustice Done to Dou E
Lam Sum-wan Chloe
A Dou Hidden Among a Million Troop
Chung Lok-yiu Kobe
The Witty Matchmaker
Law On-yiu
A Deadly Mission at Gaoping Pass
Chan Yi-yui
Cleaving Open Mount Hua
Wong Yuet-ching, Wong Chung-ching
Extracts of Chastising the Princess
Fung Tsz-yu Demi, Hui Wai-ying
The Departure of Daiyu's Soul
Yeung Tsz-yiu
Jian-Jian-Hua from The Peony Pavilion
Lam Hang-yin
The Spring River Flows East
Wong Wan-ka
Hua Hao Yue Yuan from The Peony Pavilion
Jahangir Malik Jennifer
Lady Zhaojun Departs the Frontier
Law Ching-ka Jessica
A United Front to Defeat Cao Cao
Lam Ho-him Brandon
Farewell at the Cavern
Lau Lai-man, Kwok Cheuk-tung
Daughter-in-law Coerced from Why Haven't Thou Returned
Chiang Cheuk-ting
Xue Gang Wreaks Havoc at the Imperial Ancestral Temple
Yu Chung-wan
A Pipa Song for the Patriotic Heroes
Lun Tsz-huen
Concert of Cantonese Operatic Classics
Susan Arts World — Children's and Youth Students, Winners of the Schools Music Festival
Percussion Leader: He Zhuotao
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
Tutor: Leung Sum-yee, Doris Kwan, Wong Yuk-wah, Chan Yuk-hing
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
The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong
Meeting at the City Gate Tower from The Warriors' Marriage
So Premium Jiny as Hua Yunlong, Ng Sze-wing as Princess Yinping, Cheng Wing-sum as Hua Yunfeng, Chan Kwan-fung as Groom
2:45pm
Kim Sum Cantonese Opera Association
Reunion with His Wife at the West River
Lam Wing-ki as Zhao Yingqiang, Lai Yuet-ting as Lady Wang, Hau Hang-chit as Ruffia
3:10pm
Hong Kong Young Talent Cantonese Opera Troupe
Reunion in a Dream on River Luo
Yuen Wai-kit as Cao Zhi, Zeng Suxin as Fu Fei (Consort Fu), Leung Kwan-yin as Dancer
3:45pm
Cantonese Music and Chinese Music Performance
In passing on the charm of classic melodies through youthful energy, Music Office will bring together Chinese music talents to perform well-known Cantonese and Chinese tunes.
Dizi Ensemble Riding Horses in Spring
Liuqin Ensemble Dance of the Tajik Tribe
Guzheng Trio The Fragrance of Jasmine
Erhu Ensemble Song of Emancipation
4:05pm
School of Chinese Opera, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Sword Contest Between Sisters-in-law from Fanjiang Pass
Cao Xiulin as Fan Lihua, Mei Ruiying as Xue Jinlian, Ho Ching-yin as Commandant
4:30pm
Cantonese Music and Chinese Music Performance
In passing on the charm of classic melodies through youthful energy, Music Office will bring together Chinese music talents to perform well-known Cantonese and Chinese tunes.
Erhu Ensemble Song of Emancipation
Guzheng Ensemble Fighting the Typhoon
Liuqin Ensemble Dance of the Tajik Tribe
Dizi Ensemble Riding Horses in Spring
5:00pm
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
Coordinator: Lam Hak-fai
Master of Ceremony: Lam Wai-ting
Percussion Leader: Wong Yat-yin
Music Leader: Share Ka-lok
Stage Manager: Chan Wing-kwei
Outside the Concert Hall
Cross-Generation Stars Autograph Session
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet Cantonese Opera stars up close! Get their autographs, take photos with them and capture precious moments to treasure forever!
2:15-2:45pm
Lai Yiu-wai, Wang Zhiliang
2:45-3:15pm
Cheng Wing-mui, Vong Seng-pan
3:30-4:00pm
Wan Fai-yin, Leung Sum-yee
4:00-4:30pm
Chan Wing-yee, Yue Ling-lung
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)
Demonstration: Ng Lap-hei, Kwok Chun-sing, Tong Yuen-ying, Cheung Kit-ha
Open to persons aged 6 or above
Hong Kong Heritage Museum Cantonese Opera Collection Highlights
There is display of the Cantonese Opera collections from Hong Kong Heritage Museum, such as postbill, libretti, special film issues, etc. introducing the development of Cantonese Opera in Hong Kong.
24-29.11.2026
Co-ordinated by the Hong Kong Heritage Museum
AC1
Talk
3:30pm
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
AC2
Workshops
2:30pm
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.
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)
2:00pm
Families' Workshop on Cantonese Opera*
One Table Two Chairs Charitable Foundation Limited
Tutors: Kwong Shing-kwan, 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? /
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 16 November 2026 (Mon), 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.
Open for registration: 10:00am on 16 November 2026 (Mon), till quota lasts
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
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Film Archive:
‘Hong Kong Pop Culture Festival 2026: Hong Kong Film Archive Stories – Treasures Hunting for 25 Years’ - Free Screenings of Restored Treasures
Butterfly and Red Pear Blossom (1959) (Restored Version)
1/F Theatre,
Hong Kong Heritage Museum
14.11.2026（Sat）3:00pm
Free Admission
2026-27 ‘18dART – Community Arts Scheme in Kwun Tong’ – ‘Cantonese Opera for Youngsters’
Cantonese Opera Interactive Shows-cum-Demonstrations
Hall, Sau Mau Ping Community Hall
G/F Atrium, Domain
13.11.2026（Fri）2:30pm
5.12.2026（Sat）1:30pm
Free Admission
Community Cultural Ambassador 2026 – Purple Maple Chinese Opera
‘Cantonese Opera & Heritage Lab: An Interdisciplinary Initiative for Intangible Cultural Heritage’
Cantonese Opera & Heritage District Showcase:
Cantonese Opera and Intangible Cultural Heritage Touring Performance
Hall, Long Ping Community Hall
21.11.2026（Sat）2:00pm
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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