Having history of over a thousand years, Cantonese Opera has been inscribed onto UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. However, with the passage of time, less and less people are interested in this precious heritage. Hang Lung As One volunteer team, therefore, organised the “Exploring Cantonese Opera” workshop, hoping to attract the young generation. HKYWCA is grateful to be invited to join the meaningful programme and let our service users experience this indigenous culture and art form.
Hang Lung Properties’ Assistant Director (Corporate Affairs) Ms. Bella Chhoa, together with Hang Lung volunteers, accompanied a group of underprivileged children to receive an initiation into the basic techniques of Cantonese Opera, for example, learning the distinctive style of falsetto singing, performing the water sleeve dance and mastering stage props, transforming themselves into stunning actresses and heroic actors.
The “Exploring Cantonese Opera” workshop was an event under the “Cultural Heritage Series” launched by the Hang Lung As One volunteer team. The series aimed to inspire youngsters to think about the importance of preserving our cultural heritage and making them a sustainable part of our lives.