The Splendour of Cantonese Opera @ Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Cantonese Opera is a invaluable traditional culture in Hong Kong. It was very popular among the old generations but somehow nothing to the younger ones. The exhibition provided a brief introduction to the public.

Beauty is a principle of Cantonese Opera. It is reflected on the costumes, music, lyrics, performance and so. And the opera is a demanding art to performers. Many of performers have to go through years of rigid training before enter onto the stage.

Costume for actor who acts a general.






















Costume for an actor who acts as a scholar / student.

















Costume for actor who acts as an official






















Costume for actress.

Can you guess what these pieces of costume are for? They are to show an actress is riding on a litter (轎). Pops usually become part of costume or outfit in Cantonese Opera.