Symposium for Hong Kong New Generations of Cantonese Opera Playwriting
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) today (7 August) organised the “Symposium for Hong Kong New Generations of Cantonese Opera Playwriting 2021” to provide a platform for Cantonese opera artists, playwrights, practitioners and scholars to share and exchange their views on playwriting development, performance practice and the culture of Cantonese opera.
Supported by the Cantonese Opera Development Fund, the symposium was co-hosted by the Research Centre for Transmission of Cantonese Opera (RCTCO) of the EdUHK and the Xiqu Centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District, with the support from Elmond’s Cantonese Xiqu Cultural Promotion and Production Workshop, and the Society of Cantonese Opera Study (Hong Kong). Officiating at the opening ceremony was Dr Frankie Yeung Wai-shing, Chairman of the Xiqu Centre Advisory Panel.
Professor Leung Bo-wah, Director of RCTCO said, “RCTCO is committed to contributing to the development of Cantonese opera education and related research. This symposium brought together different stakeholders in the industry to explore the current situation of the new generation performers and playwrights in Hong Kong. It aimed to facilitate the discussion on Cantonese opera promotional strategies, as well as the sustainable development of this particular art form.”
Dr Yeung said, “One of the visions of Xiqu Centre is to create a platform where the local artists can interact and collaborate. I hope the symposium would foster cross-disciplinary discussion, promote the transmission of this precious traditional culture to the community, and facilitate the nurturing of new talent.”
Among the speakers were Ms Naomi Chung, Head of Xiqu, Performing Arts of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority; Mr Elmond Yeung Chi-sum, Cantonese opera playwright; Dr Tai Suk-yan, Cantonese opera scholar; Mr Keith Lai Yiu-wai and Ms Janet Wong, Cantonese opera artists.
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Symposium for Hong Kong New Generations of Cantonese Opera Playwriting
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