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Why Cantonese opera in Hong Kong needs Sunbeam Theatre

South China Morning Post 19 Mar 2025
Preserving the theatre means preserving a piece of the city’s cultural identity, affirming Cantonese opera as part of our heritage ... .
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Chinese ambassador cites importance of cultural diplomacy

The Manila Times 12 Mar 2025
"The relationship between China and the Philippines has withstood the test of time ... The program featured traditional performances, including Cantonese opera and lion dances, as well as Foshan martial arts demonstrations ... ....
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Rika Woo juggles life as Cantonese opera and J-Pop artiste

FBC News 08 Mar 2025
Appealing to a younger audience, Rika Woo dons a white J-pop-style ...
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Show must go on for Cantonese opera after Sunbeam curtain falls in Hong Kong

South China Morning Post 08 Mar 2025
While the success of the Xiqu Centre and other initiatives such a school outreach have spread the art form’s appeal, more can still be done ... .
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HK creativity set to shine bright at WestK Shanghai Week in June 

Hong Kong Standard 06 Mar 2025
Moreover, the Xiqi Center will co-organize the experimental Cantonese opera "Farewell My Concubine (New Adaption)" with Wanping Theatre on June 20 and 21, combining traditional opera ...
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Amazing hype for Hong Kong

Hong Kong Standard 06 Mar 2025
Hong Kong's iconic skyline, the majestic Big Buddha, the rich heritage of Cantonese opera, and the thrilling Bun Scrambling Competition in Cheung Chau have all been showcased in the opening episode of popular US TV show The Amazing Race.
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A J-pop singer and Cantonese opera performer? Rika Woo out to be ‘bridge between cultures’

South China Morning Post 05 Mar 2025
To some, Rika Woo is a J-pop singer. To others, she is a Cantonese opera performer. The Hong Kong artiste explains why she does both ... .
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Curtains drop on legendary Sunbeam Theatre

Hong Kong Standard 04 Mar 2025
Sunbeam Theatre, a landmark of Cantonese opera in Hong Kong, closed its doors for the last time after a final performance on early Tuesday morning ... chairman and a Cantonese opera playwright.
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Lights out for landmark Hong Kong theatre

The Greeneville Sun 04 Mar 2025
A landmark Hong Kong venue that became synonymous with Cantonese opera for more than half a century closed its doors in the early hours of Tuesday, with hundreds gathering to watch its neon signs going dark ....
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Audience crowds Sunbeam Theatre as curtain falls on legendary venue

Hong Kong Standard 03 Mar 2025
Many patrons expressed regret over the theater’s closure, noting its importance to Cantonese opera culture and its role as a communal space for older generations to enjoy Cantonese operas.
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Five Footway Festival 2025 Honours Chinatown’s Storied Past through Immersive Cultural Experiences

Vietnam News 03 Mar 2025
The Sights & Sounds of Chinese Opera workshop offers an exploration into the world of Cantonese Opera, featuring insightful discussions, live demonstrations, and an excerpt from a traditional ...
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Hongkongers bid fond farewell to historic Sunbeam Theatre on its final night

South China Morning Post 03 Mar 2025
After 53 years of business, ‘Grand Palace of Cantonese Opera’ in North Point will close after last show on Monday ... .
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