Get a great and unique introduction to the art of Cantonese opera and learn about Chinese culture, history and philosophy

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Cantonese Opera is a much respected and highly entertaining art form dating back to?the 13th century. It combines music, singing, martial arts, acrobatics and acting. ?Cantonese Opera in the 21st century is just as energetic, and includes fantastic?attention to detail with bright, beautiful costumes and magnificent make- up. This?workshop gives you a great introduction to this art form and is both highly?entertaining and educational! You?ll learn a lot and get involved too!...

The workshop starts with Cantonese opera film appreciation, and then gives you a?great introduction to the performing characters and what they represent. There will?be demonstrations of performing elements, so that you can really experience the?skills involved. You will get a chance to learn some?movements as well as the secrets of face paintings with make-up on masks! Finally, you?ll watch a live show in Hong Kong?Cultural Museum in Shatin! No one goes home empty handed: as a souvenir, you'll receive an exquisite course handout and a painted mask!

This exclusive workshop will be brought to you by Paris Wong, one of the youngest?Cantonese opera singers and a graduate from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing?Arts.?Paris has been the host of?the "Cantonese Opera Appreciation Class" which organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board since 2007.?The workshop will be hosted at the Tong Saam Lau studio on Hollywood Road on Sundays.?

Twangoo valid for a Cantonese opera workshop at Tong Saam Lau studio (Original price: HKD500), including:

• Cantonese opera film appreciation
• Introduction to performing characters
• Demonstration for performing elements
• Interactions:
  • learn the movements of Cantonese opera
  • Try the face paintings and make-up on the mask
• Watch the live show in Hong Kong Cultural Museum?
• Course souvenir: exquisite course handout + painted mask

Twangoo valid for 180 days, starting on February March 7th 2012

Limit 10 per person

Workshop schedule: every Sunday from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Click here to check schedule?for the live show (will update every month)

Tong Saam Lau

2B On Lok Mansion, 39-43 Hollywood Road
Central?Hong Kong

Phone : +852 2815 5582

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