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,

#PekingOpera, a traditional opera form in China, has a long and rich history. Watch as this opera performer skillfully performs impressive feats, including backbends, water-sleeve techniques and balancing on one leg while supporting a table. #ChineseCulture | Xi's Moments