Brilliance, Virtuosity and Creativity on Stage: From the Golden Age of Cantonese Opera to the Contemporary Theatrical Arts in Hong Kong
Friday, June 22nd, 2012 – Sunday, June 24th, 2012
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, June 22, 2012 | 3:00PM - 5:00PM | External Event, Richard Charles Lee Canada-Hong Kong Library, 8th floor, 130 St. George St., University of Toronto |
| Saturday, June 23, 2012 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM | External Event, Richard Charles Lee Canada-Hong Kong Library, 8th floor, 130 St. George St., University of Toronto |
| Sunday, June 24, 2012 | 12:00PM - 5:00PM | External Event, Richard Charles Lee Canada-Hong Kong Library, 8th floor, 130 St. George St., University of Toronto |
Series
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Asian Heritage Month and the 15th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Description
Brilliance, Virtuosity and Creativity on Stage:
From the Golden Age of Cantonese Opera to the Contemporary Theatrical Arts in Hong Kong
Date:
Opening Ceremony: Friday, June 22, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Exhibition: Saturday & Sunday, June 23 & 24, 12:00 – 5:00 PM
The exhibition will:
– Re-visit Hong Kong artist Dr. Lam Kar-sing’s legacy on the inheritance of Cantonese Opera through some of his artefacts
– Depict the power of creativity and diversity on stage in Hong Kong’s performing arts
As an event to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and to mark the finale of the Asian Heritage Month, the Richard Charles Lee Canada-Hong Kong Library and the Asian Institute of the University of Toronto, together with the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association and Starlight Chinese Opera Performing Arts Centre, are holding an exhibition (June 23 – 24) and mini performance of Cantonese opera (June 22) to showcase the golden age of Hong Kong’s stage arts from the 1960’s to the modern time.
Excerpts from Cantonese opera artist Dr. Lam Kar-sing’s performances will be reproduced by the Starlight performers. People can also re-visit Dr. Lam’s legacy through the display of his historical photographs, costumes and artefacts. The exhibition also features works by the younger generation Hong Kong stage and costume designers Ricky Chan and Mandy Tam, depicting the power of creativity and diversity in Hong Kong’s performing arts.
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