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The Opera Visits Wuhan Few art forms evoke the mystery and charm of China’s ancient culture like the Chinese #opera, and now it’s back! On June 26, Wuhan Beijing Opera Theater, Wuhan Han Opera Theater, and several other theaters in #Wuhan resumed performances. Check the video from Wuhan Beijing Opera Theater and enjoy a fascinating display for aficionado and newcomers alike! Video by Yu Qian #UniqueWuhan #DiscoverWuhan | Discover Wuhan

"Chinese opera art is like a huge sponge, constantly absorbing, transforming, merging and flourishing," says traditional Chinese opera director Li Zhuoqun. Now in her 30s, Li has created nearly a dozen opera performances in large and small theaters across China. Her goal is to make traditional opera art more appealing to all ages through innovation. #TheVibe #ArtisticAces | China Plus Culture

5.2K views · 231 reactions | Hong Kong comes alive by sharing its rich traditions. Discover more about Cantonese opera at bit.ly/350i3ix. | Discover Hong Kong | Facebook

16K views · 602 reactions | On the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese sovereignty, a pair of young Cantonese opera performers in the city say they are determined to keep working to keep the art form alive. | South China Morning Post | Facebook

3.2K views · 118 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

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,