CANTONESE OPERA WITH INTERNATIONAL APPEAL Dramatic, acrobatic, colourful Cantonese opera, traditionally performed in bamboo theatres in Hong Kong’s rural villages, has been staged in grand venues such as the 戲曲中心 Xiqu Centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District 西九文化區, and in historic buildings like the Yau Ma Tei Theatre. In fact, it is the first of Hong Kong’s cultural traditions to be inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. See why John Clifford,

3.2K views · 119 reactions | Two Cantonese opera artists feted the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China with a classic performance. They have dived into this traditional opera at a young age, aiming to promote its unique blend of singing, dancing, martial arts and acrobatics to more of their peers. #July1st #Heritage | China Plus Culture | Facebook